Lion Kings - Tigers Feast on Waco High JV in Doubleheader Romp, 18-0, 16-1

Since the last time they took the field for a scheduled game, the JV WHITE had a bitter taste in their mouth for over a week. Unfortunately for Waco High, the Tigers cleansed their palate as the Tigers dismantled the Lions on Monday evening in a doubleheader sweep, 18-0 & 16-1.

The JV WHITE pitched well enough in both games surrendering only 3 hits & combining for 13 strikeouts. Defensively, the Tigers were almost error-free on the evening. Offensively, they capitalized on Waco’s mistakes & were extremely patient & selective at the plate while banging out 25 hits & scoring 34 runs.


Game 1

Tigers Tame Lions, 18 – 0

The JV WHITE scored 5 runs in the 1st inning & never looked back as they cruised to an 18 – 0 victory over the Waco High Lions in Game 1 Monday evening.

Tiger starting pitcher Jaxon Simmons was effectively wild tossing a 1-hitter while striking out 5. Simmons only allowed 4 balls to be put in play, & as a result, the Tiger defense did not commit an error. Landon Owens pitched a shutout inning of relief.

The JV WHITE amassed 10 free-passes & 14 hits with Habtamu Childers & Simmons leading the way with 3 a piece; Billy Young & Damin Russ each added 2. Childers, Russ & Gavin Ross each hit a double. The Tigers scored in every inning.

WP: Jaxon Simmons (3 – 0)

Leading Hitters:
Habtamu Childers (3 – 3, 2B, 2 RBI), Billy Young (2 – 3, 3 RBI), Jaxon Simmons (3 – 3, 4 RBI), Gavin Ross (1 – 3, 2B, RBI), Gavin Warne (1 – 4, 2 RBI), Jay Morales (1 – 2, RBI), Benjamin Thompson (1 – 3), Damin Russ (2 – 3, 2B, 2 RBI).

Season Record: (10 – 5)


Game 2

Tigers Cage Lions, 16 – 1

The JV WHITE started & finished strong as they declawed the Waco High Lions, 16-1, for a victory & series sweep in Game 2 Monday night. The Tigers scored 10 in the 1st & 6 in the 4th before the game was called due to lightening with the Tigers batting with the bases loaded & no outs.

Starting pitcher Brayden Barrera went the distance limiting the Lions to 2 hits while striking out 5 & allowed 6 balls to be put into play.

Defensively, the Tigers were not error-free & committed 1 error. As a result, Waco’s 1 run was unearned.

Offensively, the JV WHITE had 11 hits. Landon Owens led the way with 3 hits including a triple. Habtamu Childers & Ty Johnson each had 2 hits.


WP: Brayden Barrera (5 – 1)

Leading Hitters:
Habtamu Childers (2 – 3, 2 RBI), Billy Young (1 – 2, 3 RBI), Brayden Barrera (1 – 3, 2 RBI), Jaxon Simmons (1 – 2, 3 RBI), Ty Johnson (2 – 3, RBI), Landon Owens (3 – 3, 3B), Jackson Gentry (1 – 3).

Season Record: (11 – 5)

The JV WHITE Tigers will be in action again in a few weeks.