The #6 Smoky Valley Vikings traveled to Council Grove to take on #3 Eureka Tornadoes Monday in the opening round of the Class 3A Regional Baseball Tournament.
SV’s starting pitcher Kade Blanchat struck out 5 batters but issued six walks, allowing four hits in the 5-1 loss to Eureka. The Vikings’ lone run came in the top of the 5th inning on Ty Miller’s RBI line drive up the left field line.
#7 Senior Ty Miller
#8 Senior Brandon Malm
The Vikings say goodbye to three seniors this spring: Ty Miller, Brandon Malm and Karter Adam. The trio provided not only solid fielding and fire power at the plate but leadership throughout their time on the diamond.
#5 Catcher George Moore handles the plate.
#3 Infielder Nolan Dauer fires to first base.
The Vikings finished the 2021 campaign with a 7-14 record and will look to rebound next season as 14 varsity players return for a winning run in 2022.
#25 Infielder Haven Lysell trots off the field after snagging a third out.
Photos by Nick Blanchat