Pippa Passes, KY - The men's baseball team played in the NCCAA Mideast Regional Tournament where they came in third. The Trailblazers faced Alice Lloyd college in the first round and won 9-7, Campbellsville University and lost 3-16, and played Alice Lloyd again and lost 3-11. 

Game 1
The Trailblazers found an early need to produce runs as the Eagles were up 5 runs going into the 6th inning. However, with the help of CJ Crocker's and Stephen Larkin's home runs, the Trailblazers were able to tie the game. Both teams continued to score, forcing the game to go 12 innings. The Trailblazers eventually took the lead after Crocker's sacrifice fly. Ridge Clark received the win for the Trailblazers. 

DJ Crocker: 2 hits, 4 RBIs, 1 home run
Stephen Larkins: 3 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 home run
Matthew Keener: 3 hits, 1 RBI, 1 double

Final Score: 9-7

Game 2
The Trailblazers took an early lead in the 1st inning after Stephen Larkins had an RBI single. Unfortunately, the Tigers had an 8 run 4th inning, making the score 3-14. The Trailblazers were unable to produce more runs. 

Stephen Larkins: 3 hits, 1 RBI, 1 double
Reid Evans: 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base

Final Score: 3-16

Game 3
Despite taking another early lead thanks to Stephen Larkins RBI double, However, the Eagles scored 9 runs through 4 innings. The Trailblazers were able to produce 1 more run. 

DJ Crocker: 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 double
Stephen Larkins: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 1 Double

As the season comes to an end, we would like to congratulate players who have received NCCAA Mideast Region awards. 

1st Team:
   - Benjamin Sterritt
   - Ridge Clark
   - Braden Williams
2nd Team:
   - Lucas Alexander
   - Stephen Larkins
   - Tyler House
   - Scott Moats
   - DJ Crocker
Honorable Mention:
   - Matthew Keener
Gold Glove Awards:
   - Ridge Clark and Stephen Larkins
Co-Freshman of the Year:
   - Braden Williams

Coach Evan McDonald has provided a statement regarding this year's team:
   "I am proud of this team and the fellas on it. We moved forward this year and expected to win every game we played. I am grateful for the seniors for their dedication and leadership. I am also excited for our returning players to come back and make another run towards nationals next year."

Congratulations to Coach Evan and the Trailblazers on a successful season. 

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