The Beggs Golden Demons rebounded to win three-straight at the Chandler Tournament after a tough two-game matchup against Stigler in late March.
—- Late-inning surge sinks Beggs in 7-4 loss to Stigler The Beggs Golden Demons battled back to tie the game late but were unable to hold off a powerful extra-inning push, falling 7-4 to Stigler on March 23.
Stigler struck first in the top of the opening inning when Cade Eakle delivered a double to put his team on the board. The visitors added another run in the third inning off a passed ball, giving Stigler an early 2-0 advantage.
Beggs remained within striking distance throughout the contest, thanks in large part to a steady defensive effort and a solid outing on the mound from starting pitcher Jerrett Hammer. Hammer worked seven innings, allowing seven hits and six runs – five of them earned – while striking out three and walking three.
Trailing into the later innings, the Golden Demons mounted a key rally in the bottom of the sixth. Colton McCoy sparked the offense with an RBI single, and Ethan Davison followed with a fielder’s choice that brought in another run, evening the score at 2-2 and shifting momentum toward Beggs.
However, the game took a decisive turn in the top of the eighth inning. Stigler capitalized on timely hitting, scoring five runs on four hits to reclaim control. A sacrifice fly by Graham Eastton proved to be the biggest blow of the inning, driving in two runs and extending the lead beyond reach.
Beggs continued to compete at the plate, collecting six hits in the game. Dayson Sparkman, Davison, Lane Kelley, Hammer, Landon Helt and McCoy each recorded a hit. Davison and McCoy led the offense with two RBIs apiece. The Golden Demons also showed patience at the plate, drawing six walks, with Kelley and Kash Coale earning two each.
On the base paths, Beggs added pressure with four stolen bases, including two by Kelley. Defensively, the team was flawless, committing no errors, while Kelley led the way with six defensive plays. Despite the loss, Beggs demonstrated resilience and discipline, battling back to tie the game and showing strength both defensively and on the bases.
— Beggs struggles to find offense in 4-1 loss to Stigler Beggs was unable to generate enough offense on March 24, falling 4-1 to Stigler in a conference matchup.
Stigler set the tone early, taking the lead in the first inning when Latch Smith delivered an RBI single. They continued to build momentum in the second inning, adding two more runs behind a double from Graham Eastton and an RBI groundout by Cade Eakle to make it 3-0.
Stigler extended its lead to 4-0 in the third inning after Blake Goff doubled, bringing another run across the plate.
Beggs had limited opportunities offensively against Stigler starter Grady Kettles, who pitched a complete game. Kettles allowed just four hits and one run over seven innings while striking out eight and walking one, keeping the Golden Demons off balance throughout the contest.
Beggs’ lone run came off the bat of Ethan Davison, who went 1-for-2 and drove in the team’s only run. Lane Kelley, Landon Helt and Colton McCoy each added a hit as Beggs finished with four total hits on the day.
On the mound, Landon Helt got the start for Beggs, allowing four runs – only one earned – on four hits over two innings while striking out two and walking two. Ty Woods provided a bright spot in relief, tossing four strong innings without allowing a run. Woods gave up just two hits while striking out four and walking two, helping keep Beggs within reach.
Defensively, the Golden Demons turned a double play and showed flashes of solid fielding.
— Beggs walks it off against Perkins-Tryon The Beggs Golden Demons delivered a thrilling finish on March 26, earning a 3-2 walk-off victory over Perkins-Tryon in a tightly contested matchup.
With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Dallas Wilson came through in the clutch, ripping a double to drive in the game-winning run and secure the dramatic win for Beggs.
Perkins-Tryon struck first, getting on the board in the opening inning when Kayden Collier singled to bring in a run. They extended their lead to 2-0 in the third inning, taking advantage of a Beggs error.
The Golden Demons responded in the bottom half of the third. Landon Helt sparked the comeback with an RBI double, and Wilson followed with a sacrifice fly to even the score at 2-2.
From there, both teams relied on strong pitching to keep the game deadlocked. Beggs starter Kash Coale turned in an impressive complete-game performance, allowing just five hits and two runs – both unearned – over seven innings. He struck out three and walked two while keeping Perkins-Tryon off balance throughout the game.
Perkins-Tryon pitcher Collier also delivered a solid outing, going six and one-third innings while allowing three runs on eight hits, striking out five and walking four.
At the plate, Wilson led Beggs with two RBIs, including the decisive hit in the final inning. Leadoff hitter Jerrett Hammer set the tone offensively with two hits in four at-bats.
Perkins-Tryon was led by Brady Jarvis, who collected two hits, while Collier added an RBI. Defensively, Perkins-Tryon played a clean game without committing an error.
In the end, Beggs’ timely hitting and steady pitching proved to be the difference, as the Golden Demons capitalized on their final opportunity to seal an exciting walk-off victory.
— Coale’s five RBIs power Beggs past Chandler in high-scoring win The Beggs Golden Demons rode a clutch performance from Kash Coale to a 12-7 victory over the Chandler Lions on March 27, showcasing timely hitting and aggressive offense.
Coale led the way with five runs batted in on three hits, delivering key blows in both the opening and closing innings. He got Beggs on the board early with a two-run single in the first and later added another two-run single in the seventh to help secure the win.
Beggs came out strong in the top of the first inning, quickly building a 4-0 lead. Landon Helt started the rally with an RBI triple, followed by a run-scoring single from Dallas Wilson. Coale capped the inning with his first big hit, driving in two more runs.
The Golden Demons added to their lead in the second inning when Lane Kelley singled to bring in another run, giving Beggs early control of the game.
Chandler made things interesting in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on just three hits while taking advantage of walks and situational plays. The rally trimmed the Beggs lead, but the Golden Demons responded late to maintain control.
On the mound, Ethan Davison started for Beggs, allowing just three hits and two runs – both unearned – over three innings while striking out three. Cody Woods provided a strong relief effort, tossing two scoreless innings without allowing a hit and striking out two.
Offensively, Beggs tallied 12 hits and showed patience at the plate with 10 walks. Kelley, Colton McCoy and Wilson each recorded multiple hits, while Davison drew three walks to lead the team.
The Golden Demons also applied pressure on the base paths, stealing five bases, with Davison and Helt each swiping multiple bags. Defensively, Beggs turned a double play to help limit Chandler’s opportunities.
Chandler was led by Bryson Taylor with two RBIs, while Maddox Metheny added two hits.
With the win, Beggs combined disciplined hitting and clutch performances to outlast Chandler in a competitive matchup.
— Beggs rallies early, powers past Tecumseh behind Helt’s big day The Beggs Golden Demons turned an early deficit into a commanding victory on March 27, defeating Tecumseh 13-3 behind a standout performance from Landon Helt.
Helt led the charge at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a triple and two singles, helping spark an explosive offensive effort for Beggs at Chandler.
Tecumseh struck first in the top of the opening inning, plating three runs behind doubles from Cash Phelps and Lane Laughlin, along with an RBI groundout to take an early 3-0 lead.
Beggs quickly responded in the bottom half of the inning, erupting for five runs on four hits to take control of the game. Kash Coale delivered a key sacrifice fly that drove in two runs, highlighting the rally and shifting momentum firmly in Beggs’ favor.
The Golden Demons continued to build their lead in the second inning. Helt’s triple, combined with a double from Dallas Wilson and a single by Dayson Sparkman, added to the offensive surge. Beggs tacked on more runs in the third inning, capitalizing on a passed ball and drawing walks to extend the lead even further.
On the mound, Wilson started for Beggs, allowing three runs on two hits over two innings while striking out four. Ty Woods provided a dominant relief performance, tossing two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out five.
Beggs finished with nine hits and showed discipline at the plate with seven walks. Sparkman and Wilson each drove in two runs, while Jerrett Hammer added two hits. The Golden Demons also applied pressure on the base paths, stealing eight bases, with Hammer and Helt each swiping multiple bags.
Tecumseh managed four hits in the game, with Phelps, Laughlin and Wyatt Dodgion each recording one. Despite the loss, Tecumseh played clean defense without committing an error.
With the win, Beggs showcased its offensive depth and resilience, using a big first inning and consistent pressure to secure the victory.
