Booneville Falls Short Against Haleyville in High-Scoring Showdown
Haleyville, AL – March 1, 2025 – The Booneville Blue Devils put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the Haleyville Lions, 12-9, in a high-scoring battle at Haleyville High School. Despite recording 13 hits and scoring in four straight innings, Booneville could not overcome Haleyville’s explosive 11-run third inning.
Game 1
Game 1
Booneville High School
1-5
9
Haleyville High School (AL)
3-6
12
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 2 |
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1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
March 1, 2025
Game Summary:
Haleyville struck first with a run in the opening inning, but Booneville responded in the third with a run of their own. The Lions then broke the game open in the bottom of the third, plating 11 runs to seize control. The Blue Devils battled back with a four-run fourth, followed by two more in the fifth and single runs in the sixth and seventh, but their rally ultimately fell short.
Booneville's Offensive Leaders:
- Jack Sandlin (2B) – 3-for-3, home run, three runs, one RBI
- Corbin White (3B) – 3-for-4, two RBIs, one run
- Colin Flurry (1B) – 1-for-4, three-run triple, four RBIs
- Kylin Leslie (RF) – 2-for-4, double, one RBI, one run
- Easton Field (SS) – 2-for-3, one run, one sacrifice hit
- Porter Tapp (CF) – 0-for-3, two walks, one RBI, one stolen base
Booneville totaled nine runs on 13 hits, leaving eight runners on base.
Haleyville's Offensive Leaders:
- Jay Marbutt (CF) – 2-for-5, home run, three RBIs, two runs, one stolen base
- Eli Cagle (3B) – 2-for-4, two RBIs, two runs, two stolen bases
- Will McCullar (DH/P) – 3-for-4, double, three RBIs, two runs
- Eli Boutwell (1B) – 2-for-4, double, three RBIs, one run
- Gavin Brown (PR) – Two runs scored as a pinch runner
Haleyville finished with 12 runs on 13 hits, stranding eight runners.
Pitching Performances:
Booneville:
- Cade Lott (SP) – 2.2 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
- Bennett Geno (RP) – 3.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 HBP
Haleyville:
- Carson Gilbert (SP) – 4.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
- Will McCullar (RP) – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB
Fielding Notes:
- Booneville committed two errors, while Haleyville played an error-free game.
- Colin Flurry (1B) recorded four putouts, while Jack Sandlin (2B) contributed two putouts and an assist.
- Eli Cagle (3B) and Carson Gilbert (P) each recorded two assists for Haleyville.
Final Thoughts:
Despite the loss, Booneville showed resilience, battling back after Haleyville's massive third inning. The Blue Devils (1-5) will look to regroup and get back in the win column in their next matchup.