[More Cowbell]

HUGE win for the Wildcats tonight!

Valley's Jackson Wierwille (and brand-new UPike signee) pitched a whale of a game tonight, holding the Panthers to just 2 earned runs in a 7-inning complete game. The offense got the big hits when it mattered the most, and the defense was amazing most of the night.

Play of the game had to be the leaping catch in deep right field in the bottom of the fourth. Robbed Pikeville's Jackson Hensley of at least a 2-run triple, and with his speed he might have scored as well if it wasn't caught. Difference in a 5-2 lead instead of possibly a 5-5 tie. Just a huge play.

Valley has certainly taken some bumps this year, but that is expected when you start 4 freshmen. This win, combined with Valley winning the county tournament last year in middle school, would seem to indicate that the future is bright for the Wildcats.