In a back-and-forth contest that showcased high school baseball at its finest, Cole Valley Christian outlasted Homedale 13-12 in dramatic fashion Monday afternoon.

The game featured multiple lead changes, with the Chargers overcoming a late 12-10 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning. Chad Timmons delivered the decisive blow with a three-run single to complete the comeback for Cole Valley (11-2).

Homedale (8-1) showed impressive offensive discipline throughout, drawing 11 walks and building a 9-5 advantage after a six-run fifth inning. The Trojans appeared poised for victory after scoring three runs in the top of the seventh.

STANDOUT PLAYERS:

Cole Valley Christian:

• Chad Timmons: Game-winning 3-run single, 2 hits, 2 RBIs

• Carson Kile: Triple, 2 hits

• Cole Morgan: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 3.1 innings pitched

• Dylan Irish: Winning pitcher, 1 hit allowed in 2 innings

Homedale:

• Xavier Uranga: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 2 stolen bases

• Lukas Hall: 2-for-4 at the plate

• Chance Martell: Drew 3 walks

• Wylee Bidiman: Key RBI single in 5-run inning

These two squads will face off again Wednesday as the series shifts to Homedale in what promises to be another exciting matchup.