Crowder Dominates Sub‑Region, Punches Ticket to Region 16

Crowder Baseball left no doubt this week, sweeping State Fair Community College in dominant fashion to win the Sub‑Region series and advance to the Region 16 Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. The Roughriders outscored the Roadrunners 28–1 in two run‑rule victories on May 1 and 2 in Neosho.

May 1 — Crowder 17, State Fair 0 (5 innings)

Crowder set the tone immediately in Game 1, erupting for five runs in the first and piling on from there, including a 10‑run third inning.

Offensively, nearly every Roughrider contributed:

• Maddox Morrison went 2‑for‑3, scored three runs, walked, and stole a base.
• Camren Stratton was a perfect table‑setter, going 2‑for‑2 with two RBIs and two walks, plus a stolen base.
• Spencer Mounce delivered a three‑RBI double and scored twice.
• Lawson Ward collected three RBIs on a hit and a sacrifice fly.
• William Beaudoin added a key two‑run double among his three RBIs.

On the mound, Mason Schirmer was in complete control. The right‑hander tossed a five‑inning shutout, allowing just two hits while striking out four to earn the win.

May 2 — Crowder 11, State Fair 1 (5 innings)

Game 2 followed a similar script. After trading early runs, Crowder broke the game open with a five‑run fourth and closed it out with another five‑run fifth to clinch the series.

Key performances included:

• Maddox Morrison again sparked the lineup, going 2‑for‑3 with a triple, RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
• Camren Stratton delivered the knockout blow with a bases‑clearing double, finishing with four RBIs.
• Lawson Ward launched a solo home run and added another RBI.
• Brady Nolen chipped in an RBI double and scored a run.

Freshman right‑hander Micah Henson was outstanding on the hill, striking out 10 batters over five innings while allowing just one run.

Weekly Summary & What’s Next

The Roughriders showcased exactly why they are the top seed in Region 16—explosive offense, relentless pressure on the bases, and dominant pitching. Crowder posted 23 hits, scored 28 runs, and permitted only six total hits across the two games.

With the Sub‑Region title secured, Crowder advances to the Region 16 Tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Roughriders will open tournament play Thursday at 4:00 p.m. against St. Louis Community College at Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin, Missouri.

Crowder is rolling—and the postseason is officially underway.