No. 4 San Juan outlasted top-seeded Beaver in a high-scoring matchup, pulling away late for a 13-8 victory that sends them to the semifinals of the 2A state tournament. The win marks a significant upset in a tournament where seeding often dictates outcomes.
The offensive production was spread across the San Juan lineup, but the team was led by a strong two-way performance from Kreed Herring. Herring contributed three RBIs at the plate while also recording seven strikeouts from the mound, according to reports.
San Juan head coach Jens Nielson praised his team's resilience after the game. "This team is just a resilient bunch," Nielson said, highlighting the squad's ability to perform under pressure against a highly seeded opponent.
The victory sets up a semifinal matchup for San Juan as they continue their playoff run. Beaver, the tournament's top seed, will now face an early exit after being unable to contain San Juan's balanced attack.