Hamilton season ends with district championship loss to Unity, 5-4
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. – The Hamilton Hawkeyes (25-5-1) flirted with a second consecutive district championship on Saturday vs. Unity Christian. With a Unity two-run rally in the fifth inning turned fate against the Hawkeyes as Hamilton went on to lose 5-4. The stage was set for an epic comeback in the seventh but when Andrew DeGood’s screaming line drive found the glove of a UC outfielder, the curtain closed on the 2010 Hawkeyes far too prematurely.
Offensively, Hamilton could only muster six hits in the title game. Andrew DeGood recorded a single and a double to lead the way. Carter DeBoe added a two-run homer and Luke Stafford also had a 2 RBI double to deep left field. Adam Koning and Steve Durham each added singles.
Senior Evan Mudd (5-1) was saddled with the hard luck loss. He went 4 and a third before being relieved by Alex Tenckinck.
GAME ONE
HAMILTON 14, ZEELAND EAST 4 (5 INNINGS)
The Hawkeyes wasted little time in taking a hold of the district semifinal as they plated 3 runs in the first and 6 runs in the second as they chased East starter Michael Meade from the game. Hamilton would tally 5 more in the fifth to end the game via the 10-run mercy rule.
Senior Carter DeBoe (9-1) took the win working four and one-third innings. DeBoe yielded six hits and four runs while striking out five and walking four. Junior southpaw Nathaniel White worked the final two-thirds by striking out two East batters on six pitches.
Offensively, senior Adam Koning led the way with two hits and three runs scored. Jason Henrickson added two RBI and one hit. Senior Todd Scholten was 1for 3 with a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. Steve Durham reached base all four times us and drove in a run with a second inning RBI single. DeBoe, Evan Mudd and Luke Stafford all added RBIs for the Hawkeyes.
Playing their final game for the Hawkeyes were Chase Martin, Andrew DeGood, Alex Tenckinck, Todd Scholten, Adam Koning, Carter DeBoe, Luke Stafford, Steve Durham, Evan Mudd and Jason Henrickson.
Please check back later this week for a Class of 2010 tribute.
