CHARGERS CHARGE TO STATE: COLE VALLEY DOMINATES TIMBERLAKE 9-1 TO SECURE TOURNAMENT BERTH

The Cole Valley Christian Chargers (23-5) punched their ticket to the IHSAA 4A State Tournament with a convincing 9-1 victory over Timberlake (14-5) on Saturday, completing an impressive regional tournament run.

Game Highlights:

• Cole Valley jumped ahead early on Dylan Irish’s RBI double in the first inning
• The Chargers built their lead steadily throughout, adding runs in the third and fifth innings
• Cole Valley’s pitching staff combined to allow just two hits while striking out 11 batters
• A balanced offensive attack produced nine hits and nine runs against a quality Timberlake squad

Offensive Leaders:

• Tyler Romine: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, including a key RBI single in the third inning
• Jake Church: 2 hits, solid production from the lineup
• Cole Morgan: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, providing depth in the batting order
• Dylan Irish: RBI double, 2 walks, setting the tone early

Pitching Performance:

• Lucas Guray (W): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 7 K, 4 BB – dominant control throughout
• Cole Morgan: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 2 BB – closed out the game emphatically

Team Stats:

• Disciplined approach at the plate with 7 walks
• 9 hits spread across multiple contributors
• Efficiency on the mound with 11 strikeouts to just 6 walks

The Chargers join Fruitland and Sugar-Salem as state tournament qualifiers, with the IHSAA 4A State Tournament set for May 15-17 at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls, where they’ll compete for a state championship.