07/28/2025
RECAP of our last game against a VERY tough and very classy Whatcom Prep team!
Kelso All Stars 14U Hold Onto Victory As Whatcom Prep 14U Almost Erase 5-Run Deficit
By GameChanger
Kelso All Stars 14U built a 5-run lead in the third inning and then held off Whatcom Prep 14U's charge for a 10-9 victory on Saturday. Whatcom Prep 14U closed the gap by scoring on a double, a triple, an error, a single, and a single.
An error put Whatcom Prep 14U on the board in the top of the first.
In the bottom of the first inning, Kelso All Stars 14U went back into the lead after Lincoln Henifin walked, Bentley Gavino laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Cason Erickson was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.
Kelso All Stars 14U added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Carsen Jason walked, Braxton Grewelle singled to center field, and Noxx Worrel walked, each scoring one run.
Whatcom Prep 14U tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a double by Issac Young, a triple by Connor Chin, and an error.
Whatcom Prep 14U took the lead, 9-6, in the top of the fifth thanks to singles by Connor Chin, and Lincoln Brzozowski.
Carsen Jason singled to center field, which helped Kelso All Stars 14U tie the game at nine in the bottom of the sixth.
Noxx Worrel stepped on the mound first for Kelso All Stars 14U. The pitcher gave up 11 hits and nine runs (six earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Zubin Ace led things off on the hill for Whatcom Prep 14U. The hurler allowed two hits and three runs over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking two. Lincoln Henifin tossed two innings of scoreless ball for Kelso All Stars 14U in relief. The hurler allowed two hits, striking out one and walking none.
Kelso All Stars 14U tallied 12 hits in the game. Carsen Jason led Kelso All Stars 14U with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Braxton Grewelle led Kelso All Stars 14U with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Malikyi Howard, Noxx Worrel, and Bentley Gavino each collected multiple hits for Kelso All Stars 14U. Kelso All Stars 14U had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Lincoln Henifin and Malikyi Howard led the team with two bases on balls each. Lincoln Henifin stole two bases. Kelso All Stars 14U stole six bases in the game. Kelso All Stars 14U turned one double play in the game.
Whatcom Prep 14U piled up 13 hits in the game. Lucas Woodrich and Mason Arndt were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Whatcom Prep 14U while hitting back-to-back. Connor Chin went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Issac Young collected two hits for Whatcom Prep 14U in four at bats. Connor Chin stole two bases. Whatcom Prep 14U turned one double play in the game.