Highland High School

Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 defeated Lowell 8-2 on Monday thanks in part to five runs in the fifth inning. an error scored one run, Brady Boyd laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, Nate Phillips tripled, scoring one run, and Logan Scheeringa singled, scoring two runs. A passed ball put Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 on the board in the top of the first. Zack Scharnke homered to right field on the sixth pitch of the at-bat, which helped Lowell tie the game at one in the bottom of the fourth. Cash Washick earned the win for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. The starter surrendered five hits and one run over five innings, striking out three and walking two. Ryan Wellwerts took the loss for Lowell. The pitcher went five innings, surrendering six runs (one earned) on four hits, striking out four and walking two. Damian Castellanos threw one inning of zero-run ball for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking one. Boyd went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Phillips went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 in hits. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 turned one double play in the game. Brett Beardsley and Scharnke were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Lowell. Scharnke led Lowell with two hits in four at bats. Lowell turned one double play in the game. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 play at home on Tuesday against Lowell in their next game.