High School Baseball and Softball Roundup: Powers Catholic and New Lothrop Sweep Doubleheaders
In a thrilling doubleheader baseball matchup, Fischer Hendershot and Grant Garman led Powers Catholic to a dominant sweep over Davison, allowing only four hits combined in the two games. The games were a true pitcher’s duel, with both Hendershot and Garman showcasing their skills on the mound.
Hendershot gave up just one hit and struck out seven in the opener, outdueling Davison’s Mike McKinnon. Garman, on the other hand, had a stellar performance in the second game, allowing only three hits and striking out an impressive 12 batters. Isaac Sturgess played a crucial role in both games, scoring both of Powers Catholic’s runs in the opener.
Mateo Evans was a standout performer for Powers Catholic, leading the team with two hits and two RBIs in the second game. With this impressive performance, Powers Catholic improved to 14-3 on the season.
In other softball action, New Lothrop secured a sweep over Lansing Waverly, with Marissa Rombach hitting a pair of home runs and Mallory Heroux delivering a strong pitching performance. Swartz Creek also posted a sweep over Kearsley, while Linden improved to 20-2 with a dominant performance against Flushing.
Grand Blanc showcased their pitching prowess in a sweep over Bay City Western, with Savannah Schultz and Kayla Blumenschein delivering standout performances on the mound. In tennis action, Imlay City and Lapeer both secured victories in their respective matchups.
Overall, it was a day filled with impressive performances and exciting matchups across various sports in the Flint area.