3A State Championship Game Horatio vs Harding Academy
May 16, 2018
Time: Friday May 18th, 10:00 AM at Baum Stadium
Harding Academy:
Record: 29-7
Head Coach:Shane Fullerton
Conference Record: 3A-2 Champions 12-1
State Titles: 3 Last in 2017
Road to Baum: Beat Genoa central 5-0, Beat Clinton 15-6, Beat Mayflower 3-1
Harding makes it back to the State Championship looking to repeat as State Champion. Harding has been at the top all season and to no surprise they grinded their way back to Baum. A tough task against Beasley and Horatio but don't be surprised if Harding Academy experience plays vital in this State Title game.
Projected Starting Lineup:
3B Seth Morgan
RF Caleb campbell
C Will Harness
LF TJ Hester
DH Parker Golden
Horatio:
Record: 27-7
Head Coach: Lance Spigner
Conference Record:3A-7 Champions 9-3
State Titles: 5 Last in 2016
Road to Baum: Beat Bald Knob 3-2, Beat Charleston12-6, Beat Glen Rose 5-0
Horatio comes into the state tournament riding a 9 game win streak including a Regional Championship. The Lions will ride Razorback Commit Wade Beasley on the mound in hopes of winning their 6th State Title. Horatio has experience throughout its roster providing an opportunity for this senior class to add another Title to their collection.
Projected Starting Lineup:
RF Garet Wilson
3B Blake Pickett
1B Parker Smith
2B Trey Pickett
DH Wyatt Guinn
CF Dakota Frachiseur
SS Ryan Vaught
PBR Staff Predictions:
Walker: Horatio
Gardenhire: Harding Academy
Lambert: Harding Academy