Morgan Academy finishes second in Pepsi Classic Baseball Tournament

Published 8:22 am Monday, March 1, 2021

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Wilcox Academy defeated Morgan Academy in the Morgan Academy Pepsi Classic Baseball Tournament last weekend. Wilcox Academy won 13-3 and 12-2.

The Senators beat Chambers Academy (4-2), Russell Christian (10-1 and 8-3).

Chris Gardner, T.B. Clements,  Andrew Thomas, Osagie Aghedo and John Allen Ingram led the Senators at the plate.

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Pitchers Hayden Roberts, Andrew Thomas, Matthew Hand, Davis Vardaman, and Chris Gardner all were solid on the mound.

Despite falling in the finals, Morgan Academy coach Stephen Clements was pleased with the Senators’ effort.

”The weather was great and it was a great weekend of baseball,” Clements said. “The fans and teams made tournament a huge success.”

Clements also thanked the administration and workers behind the scene.

“I want to thank those who helped and worked the concession stands and gates: Michelle Moring, Kelly Lightfoot, Mark Knight, Ryan Stone and Scott Egbert,” Clements said.