Wednesday, the Tigers faced a strong challenge from a physically larger Dalles team at the Pit.
The Riverhawks lead from the first inning with strong...
Taft High varsity baseball coach Matt Hilgers has been named athletic director at the school, filling a void left this semester when first-year AD Aaron Longo resigned in December.
Taft High's Tyee Fisher hit two grand slams this season, but the senior outfielder has delivered a parting shot by joining junior Eli DeMello as a first-team all-state baseball player in 2019.
Santiam Christian broke open a 4-4 tie late in the game Friday to defeat Taft High 12-6 in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA State Baseball Championships.
Junior starter Eli DeMello collected four hits in four trips and visiting Taft used a five-run fifth inning and shutout relief from senior Bleiz Kimbrough to hold off favored Irrigon 5-3 Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA State Baseball Championships.
The Taft High baseball and softball teams will open the OSAA's 16-team State tournament Wednesday afternoon in quest of being crowned Oregon Class 3A champions.