Highland High School

Brady Boyd collected three hits in six at bats, as Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 defeated Hammond Central Varsity Wolves 23-8 on Friday. Boyd singled in the sixth inning, singled in the seventh inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Hammond Central Varsity Wolves committed an error, and Alex Tishey singled to center field, each scoring one run. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI doubles by Aaron McCormack and Nate Phillips. Hammond Central Varsity Wolves flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring seven runs on three hits to take the lead, 7-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Juan Magallanes that drove in three. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a fielder's choice by Caleb Downs, and a single by McCormack. Hammond Central Varsity Wolves took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Adrian Tiscareno singled, scoring one run, to give Hammond Central Varsity Wolves the edge, 8-7. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring seven runs on seven hits to take the lead, 15-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Downs that drove in one. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 scored six runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. David Klapkowski grounded out, scoring one run, McCormack drew a walk, scoring one run, Boyd singled, scoring two runs, Logan Finch singled, scoring one run, and Phillips tripled, scoring one run. Klapkowski pitched four innings in relief for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. The hurler gave up three hits and zero runs while, striking out five and walking two. Joe Stephan started on the hill for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out one and walking none. Elijah Lewis opened the game for Hammond Central Varsity Wolves. The starter surrendered nine hits and 10 runs (six earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking one. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 piled up 21 hits in the game. Phillips drove the middle of the lineup, leading Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 with four runs batted in. The shortstop went 4-for-6 on the day. McCormack, Cash Washick, Finch, Tishey, and Boyd each collected multiple hits for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. Damian Castellanos, Washick, and Justin Slaven each stole multiple bases for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 stole 13 bases in the game. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 turned one double play in the game. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. McCormack made the most plays with 11. Magallanes drove the middle of the lineup, leading Hammond Central Varsity Wolves with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Tiscareno went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hammond Central Varsity Wolves in hits. Hammond Central Varsity Wolves had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Lewis and Cameron Keaton led the team with two walks each. Hammond Central Varsity Wolves turned one double play in the game. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 play at home on Monday against Andrean in their next game.