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Apple Valley Christian starter Bryce Ely pitches against Antelope Valley Christian on Friday afternoon.
Sarah Alvarado / Staff Photographer
Baseball Roundup 5-9-08: Ely’s no-hitter helps Warriors finish league play undefeated
APPLE VALLEY — The Apple Valley Christian baseball team swept Antelope Valley Christian in a doubleheader 26-0 and 26-1 to finish its Agape League season undefeated on Friday.
“They’ve taken advantage of the opportunities that they’ve been given,” Warriors coach Skip Ely said.
Pitcher Bryce Ely no-hit Antelope Valley Christian in the first game, and Tobbey Shoop went a perfect 7-for-7 at the plate on the day with seven RBIs, a double and a triple to lead the Warriors (17-2, 14-0 AL). Kevin Gobler was 3-for-6 with seven RBIs, and Tim Barnett was 5-for-6 with six RBIs on the day.
Last week, Apple Valley Christian clinched a league title for the first time since 1990.
“It’s been a great accomplishment for the kids,” Skip Ely said. “When you think about it, these players weren’t even born the last time the school won a title. I’m proud of them. They’re the ones playing the game, and a lot of the games haven’t been easy.”
GAME 1
App. Val. Christian 887 30 — 26 11 0
Ant. Val. Christian 000 00 — 0 0 5
Ely and Shoop; Simi, Clark (2) and Walen. WP — Ely (2-1); LP — Simi.
GAME 2
Ant. Val. Christian 000 10 — 1 2 4
App. Val. Christian (17)00 9x — 26 11 1
Thompson, Walen (4) and Clark; Messner, De La Cruz (2) and Ely. WP — De La Cruz (5-0); LP — Thompson. 2B — Shoop, Gobler, Tucker (A). 3B — Barnett, Shoop (A).
HESPERIA CHRISTIAN 10, VICTOR VALLEY CHRISTIAN 7: At Hesperia, Zach Metz struck out 15 in a complete game to help the Patriots end their season with a win.
Hesperia Christian’s (7-14, 6-8 Agape League) Tyler Duarte was 4-for-4 with four RBIs, and Zach Brown hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning.
Aaron Hewus hit a home run for the Royals.
V.V. Christian 101 014 0 — 7 7 6
Hesp. Christian 201 052 x — 10 10 5
Hewus, Davidson (6) and Bowerman; Metz and Capps. WP — Metz; LP — Hewus. 2B — Leeds (V); O’Brien, Craft (H); 3B — O’Brien (H); HR — Hewus (V); Brown (H).
EAGLES SWEEP TO GET FIRST POSTSEASON BERTH: At Lancaster, Excelsior (9-6, 9-5 AL) reached the playoffs for the first time in school history by beating Bethel Christian 11-0 and 22-1 in a doubleheader on the final day of Agape League play.
Garrett Forbes finished the day 5-for-8 with three triples, two doubles, nine RBIs and five runs scored. Kevin Lindsey struck out 11 in his one-hitter in the first game, while Jordan Morales was 3-for-5 with three runs in the second game.
GAME 1
Bethel Christian 000 000 — 0 1 3
Excelsior 016 004 — 11 11 0
Evesy and Kelly; Lindsey and Forbes. WP — Lindsey; LP — Evesy. 2B — Woods, Forbes 2, Rodriguez (E). 3B — Forbes, Rodriguez (E).
GAME 2
Bethel Christian 001 00 — 1 3 4
Excelsior 7(10)0 41 — 22 16 1
Camille and Kelly; D. Rosales, S. Rosales (4), Forbes (5) and Lindsey. WP — D. Rosales (1-0); LP — Camille. 2B — Forbes 3. 3B — Rodriguez (E).
