Community R-6 rips through district with arms, wins first district title since 2001

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Community R-6 had one pitcher lift them into the Class 1 District 12 title game with a 2-0 win against Higbee on Monday night and had another quell Cairo 3-0 on Tuesday at Battle High School in Columbia to secure the Trojans' first district title since 2001.

Following a career-high 16 strikeouts in seven innings by Gavin Allen against Higbee, Mason Carroll followed with 10 strikeouts while allowing five hits in seven innings to perennial conference powerhouse Cairo. Brant Cope and Gavin Allen had RBI to support the win.

Community awaits the Class 1 District 11 champion on Monday in the state tournament.

Look for the full story in the Saturday, May 20, 2023, edition of the Mexico Ledger.


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