HOOPESTON — Zach Huchel’s run-scoring single in the sixth gave the Hoopeston Area Cornjerkers a lead they would never relinquish in a non-conference contest against the Prairie Central Hawks.
Huchel’s hit was part of a 4-run sixth inning for Hoopeston Area, which trailed 7-6 after a 4-run sixth for Prairie Central. Reydon Montez had an RBI double in the sixth and Dylan Judy had a run-scoring triple for the Cornjerkers.
Huchel, Montez and Judy each finished with two hits as did Cole Miller and Waylon Page.
Miller got the final three outs for Hoopeston Area to secure the save.