Oran scores late runs to slip past Bell City

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Sikeston's Abbi Keefer, right, kicks the ball past Central's Farrah Malik during Tuesday's game in Sikeston. (DAVID JENKINSSikeston Standard-Democrat) [Click to enlarge]

Oran needed to rally for a run in the sixth and two in the seventh to beat Bell City 5-3 in baseball action Tuesday.

The Cubs opened a 3-2 lead with a pair of runs in the fourth inning, and Bell City went to Melvin Johnson in relief.

The Eagles rallied against Johnson to improve to 11-7.

Jake Carter went 3-for-3, while Tyler Heuring went 2-for-3 in the win. Oran's Dillon Glastetter blasted a solo homer.

Ronnie Gross collected three hits and Johnson drove in a pair for the Cubs.

WP -- Cody Dirnberger. LP -- Melvin Johnson. HR -- Dillon Glastetter. Multiple hits -- Oran: Jake Carter 3-3, Tyler Heuring 2-3; Bell City: Ronnie Gross 3-4, Alan Long 2-3. Records -- Oran 11-7.

Perryville 4, Jackson 3

Junior Paul Ferguson did a little of everything in the Pirates' home win.

Ferguson struck out one in a complete-game effort on the mound, while driving in two with a double at the plate.

"He's really stepped up for us," Perryville coach Don O'Keefe said of Ferguson. "He threw a great game for us."

Caleb Hosey took the loss for Jackson, striking out four without a walk.

WP -- Paul Ferguson. LP -- Caleb Hosey. 2B -- Michael Mouser (J), Ferguson (P), Andrew Martin (P). Records -- Jackson 11-12, Perryville 6-10.

Saxony Lutheran 11, Farmington 8

The Crusaders' offense outlasted the Black Knights, and Garrett Fritsche did enough to improve to 7-0 on the mound.

Fritsche struck out six in a complete-game effort.

Bret Steffens, Bryant Steffens and Spencer Sander each drove in two runs for Saxony Lutheran (18-3).

WP -- Garrett Fritsche, 7-0. LP -- Standfour. 2B -- Bret Steffens 2 (SL), Bryant Steffens (SL). 3B -- Greindel 2 (F). Multiple hits -- Saxony: Spencer Sander 2-4, Bryant Steffens 2-4, Bret Steffens 2-4, Chad Bachmann 2-4; Farmington: Crouse 4-4, Greindel 2-4. Record -- Saxony Lutheran 18-3.

Oak Ridge 3, Woodland 1

Senior Stephen Wright pitched a complete game as the Blue Jays won at home.

Wright allowed four hits, struck out eight and walked one in seven innings.

Ethan Sachs had a double and a triple and scored two runs for Oak Ridge (9-6).

Neil Johnson had two hits for Woodland.

WP -- Stephen Wright, 3-3. LP -- Minson. 3B -- Ethan Sachs (OR). 2B -- Sachs (OR). Multiple hits -- Woodland: Johnson 2-3; Oak Ridge: Sachs 2-3. Records -- Woodland 5-12, Oak Ridge 9-6.

Scott City 14, Kelly 4

Jake Campbell belted a game-ending three-run home run during the fifth inning to enact the run rule on the Rams' Senior Day.

Senior Josh Henson picked up the win on the mound, allowing four hits and striking out seven. He walked four and allowed four earned runs.

Henson also had two hits along with teammate Cody Page, who finished with three RBIs for Scott City (11-7). Caleb Gray also had three RBIs, while Shae Simmons had a double.

Levi Felter had two hits for Kelly, including a double. Ryan Essner added a triple for the Hawks.

WP -- Josh Henson, 1-2. LP -- Josh DeBrock. HR -- Jake Campbell (SC). 3B -- Ryan Essner (K). Shae Simmons (SC). 2B -- Levi Felter (K). Multiple hits -- Kelly: Felter 2-2. Scott City, Henson 2-4, Cody Page 2-2. Records -- Scott City 11-7.

East Prairie 13, Chaffee 8

Trevor Cannon drove in three and smacked two doubles, but it wasn't enough as the Red Devils fell at home in their regular-season finale.

East Prairie scored five runs in the second inning, but only one was earned. Chaffee committed five errors in the contest.

Aaron Horrell and Alex Crowe each drove in two for the Red Devils (9-8).

WP -- Tyler Whybark. LP -- Trenton Horman. 3B -- Connor Scott (EP). 2B -- Scott (EP), J. Mansfield (EP), R. Mathis (EP), Hunter Thomason (C), Trevor Cannon 2 (C). Multiple hits -- East Prairie: Scott 2-3, M. Russell 2-3; Chaffee: Aaron Horrell 2-3, Cannon 2-4. Records -- Chaffee 9-8.

GIRLS SOCCER

Sikeston 4, Central 3

Sarah Uptmor found the back of the net twice during the first half as the Tigers enjoyed a one-goal lead at the break.

Uptmor scored another goal in the second half for the hat trick, but the Bulldogs scored with about 15 minutes left to tie it at 3-3, and they scored again in overtime for the home win.

The Tigers fell to 5-13-1 and turn their attention to Class 3 District 1 play Saturday at Fox High School.

-- From staff reports