Panthers defeat Tigers to capture 51st District Championship

Published on 23 May 2024 at 16:10

(Corbin, KY) It's the 2024 KHSAA 51st District Baseball Tournament Championship game which was being held at Lynn Camp High School, between the top seeded Knox Central Panthers and the 2 seeded Barbourville Tigers.

 

Panthers just out to a lead in the bottom of the first inning when Austin Bargo singled, allowed one run to score. Casey Bright doubled, allowed two runs to score. Cayden Collins singled, allowing one run to score. Then Waylon Frazier doubled, allowing another run to score.

 

The Panthers extended there early lead with two runs in the bottom of the second inning thanks to a RBI singles by Hayden Melton and then Casey Bargo.

 

Luke Hillard started on the mound for the Tigers, he went 1.0 inning while giving up 8 hits, on 7 runs while 5 of them was earned, and striking out two. Came into relief for the Tigers was Noah Gray he went 3.2 innings, giving up 3 runs while 2 of them was earned, walking 6 batters, and striking out 3.

 

Casey Bright started on the mound for the Panthers he went 5 innings, giving up 1 hit on 11 strikeouts.

 

The Knox Central Panthers captured the 51st District Championship with a 10-0 victory.

 

Both teams will advance to the 13th Region Tournament next week

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