Wyatt Cooley went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Clinton Junior Varsity Redwolves to a 9-6 win over Columbia Central on Tuesday, April 1st. Cooley hit a double in the second inning, a single in the first, and another single in the seventh.

The Redwolves took the lead in the second inning when Cooley’s double scored two runs, putting them ahead 2-1. However, Columbia Central regained the lead in the third inning giving Columbia Central a 3-2 advantage.

Clinton Junior Varsity Redwolves surged ahead in the seventh inning with a five-run rally. Zack Andrews singled to score a run, Roman Roberts walked to bring in another, and Jake Halchishak added a single, scoring a third run in the inning to give Clinton a 9-6 lead.

Cooley pitched the final 2.2 innings to earn the win, allowing no hits or runs and walking two batters. Halchishak started the game for Clinton, giving up four hits and four runs over 2.2 innings, and Caleb Ernst also appeared in relief for the Redwolves.

Clinton’s offense was strong, recording 11 hits, with Kolton Pruss and Brock Worden contributing multiple hits each. Roberts led the team with three walks and stole two bases. As a team, Clinton accumulated 11 walks and stole seven bases. Defensively, the Redwolves were flawless, committing no errors and turning one double play. Andrews led the team with nine fielding chances.

Final Score: Clinton Junior Varsity Redwolves 9, Columbia Central 6