EAGLES SOAR TO STATE: MARSH VALLEY OVERCOMES PAYETTE 8-6 IN THRILLING REGIONAL BATTLE

The Marsh Valley Eagles (25-1) punched their ticket to the IHSAA 4A State Tournament with a hard-fought 8-6 victory over a resilient Payette Pirates (14-13) squad on Saturday, completing their regional tournament run in dramatic fashion.

Game Highlights:

• Marsh Valley jumped ahead early on Bo Larsen’s RBI triple in the first inning
• After Payette tied the game, the Eagles built a 3-1 advantage with well-executed small ball tactics
• The Pirates launched a stunning five-run fourth inning, highlighted by Jahzyon Sylva’s bases-clearing single
• Trailing 6-3, Marsh Valley mounted a determined comeback, scoring five unanswered runs to secure the victory
• The Eagles’ bullpen delivered 3.2 shutout innings to preserve the win

Offensive Leaders:

• Bo Larsen: Triple, RBI, providing early momentum
• Ruger Scott: Hit, RBI, 3 stolen bases, setting the tone on the basepaths
• Cooper Curzon: Hit, RBI, sacrifice bunt
• Boston Sorensen: RBI, key sacrifice bunt

Pitching Performance:

• Kanyon Lish (W): 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K, 2 BB – stellar relief performance to secure the win
• Ruger Scott: 3.1 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 4 K, 4 BB – battled through challenging situations

Team Stats:

• Aggressive baserunning with 6 stolen bases
• Timely hitting and execution in pressure situations
• Clutch defensive play including a pivotal double play

The Eagles join Fruitland, Sugar-Salem, and Cole Valley as state tournament qualifiers, with the IHSAA 4A State Tournament set for May 15-17 at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls. Marsh Valley enters the tournament with an impressive 25-1 record and championship aspirations.