La Center Clinches Trico League Baseball Title with 12-2 Win over Castle Rock

La Center Wildcats secured the Trico League baseball title outright with a dominant 12-2 victory over Castle Rock on Thursday. The win improved their league record to 11-1, one game ahead of Seton Catholic.

This victory marks La Center’s fourth consecutive Trico League title, showcasing their dominance in the league. Standout performances from players like Wyatt Bethje, who went 3 for 3 with three RBI, and Smith Stimmel and Caden Taylor, who each had a strong showing at the plate, propelled the Wildcats to victory.

Looking ahead, La Center and Seton Catholic will kick off district tournament play on Tuesday at Castle Rock. King’s Way Christian also secured a spot in the district tournament as the Trico League’s No. 3 seed and will begin their campaign in Hoquiam on Tuesday.

In other sports news, standout performances were seen across various teams in the Trico League. Derebe Smith of Seton Catholic boys soccer had a stellar game with two goals and two assists, while Ian Johnson and Ethan Wilson of La Center boys soccer each scored two goals in a close 5-4 loss to South Bend/Raymond.

On the softball diamond, players like Charlie Myers of Castle Rock, Gracie Garden of Hockinson, and Alyson Russell and Brynn Skelton of Woodland shined with impressive performances. In baseball, Graham Learing and Tyler Fehrer of Hockinson combined for a no-hitter in their 11-0 win over Fort Vancouver.

With the district tournament on the horizon, these athletes are gearing up to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. Stay tuned for more exciting action from the Trico League as the season progresses.