4.17, 4.18, 4.20 Recap (Varsity, JV Blue, JV Gold)
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Varsity: Tahoma 6, Mercer Island 2
Recap
Evans was dominant on the mound, as the hurler rang up 10 strikeouts in Tahoma Varsity Bears's 6-2 victory over Mercer Island Varsity Islanders on Friday. Evans surrendered two hits and two runs over six and two-thirds innings while walking two.
Tahoma Varsity Bears got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Mercer Island Varsity Islanders committed an error, and Post singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Tahoma Varsity Bears added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Turnbow hit a sacrifice fly, and Turnbow singled to the left side of the infield, each scoring one run.
Turba stepped on the mound first for Mercer Island Varsity Islanders. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and six runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking four. Turnbow appeared in relief for Tahoma Varsity Bears.
Burtis, Turnbow, Post, Turnbow, and Chamberlin each collected one hit for Tahoma Varsity Bears. Turnbow, Post, and Turnbow each drove in one run for Tahoma Varsity Bears. Turnbow and Davies each stole multiple bases for Tahoma Varsity Bears. Tahoma Varsity Bears ran wild on the base paths, amassing seven stolen bases for the game. Tahoma Varsity Bears were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Remfert had the most chances in the field with 10.
Davidson and Aufranc each collected one hit for Mercer Island Varsity Islanders. Aufranc led Mercer Island Varsity Islanders with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day.
Stat Standouts
Sean Evans (2026): 6.2 IP, 2 Hits allowed, 2 Earned runs allowed, 2 Walks, 10 Strikeouts
Grayson Turnbow (2027): 1/2, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 3 Stolen bases
Trey Davies (2027): 0/0, 2 Runs, 3 Walks, 2 Stolen bases
Varsity: Tahoma 12, Kentwood 1
Recap
Tahoma Varsity Bears easily dispatched Kentwood Varsity Conquerors on Saturday, 12-1.
Tahoma Varsity Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after Turnbow hit a sacrifice fly, and , each scoring one run.
Tahoma Varsity Bears scored one run in the top of the third on a solo home run to right field by Turnbow.
Tahoma Varsity Bears scored six runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Butcher singled, scoring two runs, Davies drew a walk, scoring one run, Turnbow drew a walk, scoring one run, and Wagner singled, scoring two runs.
Three more Tahoma Varsity Bears runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 12-0. Burtis hit a solo home run to right field, Turnbow singled, scoring one run, and Post singled, scoring one run.
Burtis began the game for Tahoma Varsity Bears. The southpaw gave up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one. Alstrom led things off on the hill for Kentwood Varsity Conquerors. The starter allowed three hits and six runs over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking five. Fenton threw two innings of scoreless ball for Tahoma Varsity Bears in relief. The righty gave up two hits, striking out two and walking none.
Turnbow drove the middle of the lineup, leading Tahoma Varsity Bears with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-1 on the day. Wagner went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Tahoma Varsity Bears in hits. Tahoma Varsity Bears had patience at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. Turnbow, Turnbow, and Davies led the team with two walks each. Turnbow and Davies each stole multiple bases for Tahoma Varsity Bears. Tahoma Varsity Bears stole four bases in the game. Tahoma Varsity Bears turned one double play in the game.
Maurer led Kentwood Varsity Conquerors with one run batted in. Culpepper led Kentwood Varsity Conquerors with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position. Kentwood Varsity Conquerors were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Brummitt had the most chances in the field with five.
Tahoma Varsity Bears will travel to Kentridge for their next game on Tuesday.
Stat Standouts
Neal Burtis (2026): 2.0 IP, 0 Hits allowed, 0 Runs, 1 Walk, 4 Strikeouts, 1/2, 3 runs, 1 Run batted in, 1 Walk, 1 Home run, 1 Hit by pitch
Grayson Turnbow (2027): 1/1, 4 Runs, 1 Run batted in, 2 Walks, 1 Home run, 2 Stolen bases, 1 Hit by pitch
Beckett Turnbow (2026): 1/1, 3 Runs batted in, 2 Walks
Anthony Wagner (2026): 2/4, 2 Runs batted in
Max Butcher (2027): 1/3, 2 Runs batted in
JV Blue: Tahoma 2, Mercer Island 0
Recap
Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue defeated Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders 2-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Hollowell and Clem each pitched for Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue in the game. Hollowell struck out Park to get the last out.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue pitchers struck out 11, while Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders sat down one.
Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after McGhee doubled down the left field line, and Sternberg flew out, each scoring one run.
Clem stepped on the hill first for Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking two. Bloom stepped on the hill first for Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs over six innings, striking out one and walking two. Hollowell tossed two innings of shutout ball for Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue in relief. The pitcher allowed one hit, striking out two and walking none.
McGhee led Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue with one run batted in. The left-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Lee, Hollowell, and McGhee each collected one hit for Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue. Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue didn't commit a single error in the field. Cameron had the most chances in the field with 11.
Skimming and Hansen each collected one hit for Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders. Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders didn't commit a single error in the field. Anderson had the most chances in the field with four.
Tahoma Junior Varsity Blue will travel to Kentridge Junior Varsity Chargers for their next game on Wednesday.
JV Gold: Tahoma 7, Issaquah 0
Recap
Ruud didn't allow a single run as defeated Issaquah JV Eagles 7-0 on Monday. Ruud allowed just one hit.
Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold won thanks in part to five runs in the third inning. Fleming doubled, scoring one run, Bakken drew a walk, scoring one run, and Grant tripled, scoring two runs.
A single by Bakken put Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold on the board in the bottom of the first.
Finerty took the loss for Issaquah JV Eagles. The hurler went two and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on five hits, striking out three and walking seven.
Grant and Bakken each drove in two runs for Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold. Seitz went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold in hits. Flores paced Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Seitz stole two bases. Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold stole five bases in the game. Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Fleming made the most plays with six.
Castillo led Issaquah JV Eagles with one hit in three at bats. Issaquah JV Eagles didn't commit a single error in the field. Van Zandt had the most chances in the field with six.
Tahoma Junior Varsity Bears Gold welcome Kentridge Junior Varsity Chargers on Tuesday for their next game.
