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In the first game of the day the Cox Falcons took on the Hickory Hawks. Hickory jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after High Point commit and designated hitter Zackary Chadwell hit a two out double in the right center gap that would score the speedy sophomore Austin Jones. In the bottom of the second Cox would take a 2-1 lead after Hickory surrendered three walks, had a throwing error, and got a big RBI single from Fenwick Trimble (JMU) to put Cox up 2-1. In the bottom of the third Cox had two singles, the first by John Bastiaans (Virginia Wesleyan) and the second a RBI single by Thomas White. The White single scored Bastiaans to make it 3-1 Falcons. That would be the end of the scoring as the pitching dominated the rest of the game. Cox's Michael Irby (ECU) threw a complete game. Irby allowed only four hits and struck out three while amassing a 72% strike percentage. The final score was 3-1 and Cox moves on to the Class 5 Region A championship game on Wednesday night. 

Just your everyday 3.81 from the right side by 2023 Austin Jones.

Jones’ bunt single started things for @HickoryBaseball and he would eventually score on a Chadwell double. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/0kAB8YaSYF

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

. @HickoryBaseball starter Bobby Loper works out of a bases loaded one out jam.

Finished the inning with 2 straight K’s, first an elevated 87 mph FB and then this 71 mph ?.

Hawks lead 1-0 after one complete@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/KxQ6TFOUeC

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

2021 @JMUBaseball commit Fenwick Trimble singles through the left side to put @Cox__Baseball up 2-1 in the B2. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/2BnJ55A5N3

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

2022 Bobby Loper (@HickoryBaseball)

Loper got the start for the Hawks. Athletic frame. Short quick 3/4 arm. Mostly FB/CB and showed 1 CH.

FB 83-87 T88x3
CB 70-72
CH 80@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Hi0QMXt1gc

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

. @Cox__Baseball leaves a Hickory runner at 2nd in the T3.

This K by @ECUBaseball commit Michael Irby is his 2nd on the day.

FB has been mainly 82-84 and touching 85-86 a few times each.

Cox still leads 2-1.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ChPV7F9kmZ

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

2021 @UVABaseball commit Ethan Anderson barrels this one up to deep CF.

It was ran down by Hickory CF Austin Jones, but a loud out from Anderson. @Cox__Baseball went on to win 3-1 over Hickory. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kPLTYy0Hi6

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

. @Cox__Baseball moves to the 5A Region A Championship after a big time CG from Michael Irby.

Irby attacked hitters and let the defense work for him all game.

Falcons will play winner of Nansemond River and First Colonial tomorrow at 7 pm@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

In the second semifinal of the night the First Colonial Patriots took on the Nansemond River Warriors. There was not much offensive action on the night, with the exception of First Colonial's lone run in the top of the fifth inning. The only run scored on the night came off of the bat of First Colonial catcher Jerry Barnes III, who hit a sacrifice fly to center field. In that inning alone the Patriots totaled four of their six hits, including three bunt singles. Warriors' starter Ayden Stuffel was excellent on the night and was able to limit the First Colonial damage that inning to just one, but that would be enough for the Patriots. First Colonial junior starter William Wian was maginificent on the night. Wian allowed only two hits in his seven innings of work and would get the complete game shutout to send First Colonial to the Region 5A Championship game to face Frank W. Cox.

2022 William Wian (First Colonial)

Projectable frame. Long loose 3/4 arm. Mainly FB/CB and feel for both. Thrown 3 scoreless so far.

FB 79-83
CB 70-72
CH 74-75@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/WNNP2rvovU

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

? at this uncommitted ‘22. Jerry Barnes III (First Colonial) hoses a sub 7 runner with this 1.95 in game pop.

Strong physical college ready body. Strong hands and elite catch and throw.

Should be a priority follow this summer. @PBRVirginiaDC @ShooterHunt #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/IPFECk65oX

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

2022 Ayden Stuffel (@NRWarriors)

Gets the start for Nansemond River. Compact frame. Quick whippy arm. Challenges hitters. Thrown 3 scoreless so far.

FB 78-82 T83x2@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Q10AoREzWO

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 15, 2021

2022 Jerry Barnes III gets First Colonial on the board with a sac fly to CF.

Gets a 2K count and just misses taking this one for a ride.

1-0 Patriots in the middle of 5. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs pic.twitter.com/2M61rxoUCG

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 16, 2021

Here are a few pitches of Jerry Barnes III receiving.

Works well at the bottom of the zone, glove presents, and moves well laterally.

Arguably most complete catcher in state regardless of class. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/IXVkENyOtr

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 16, 2021

Barnes with a hard line drive through the left side.

Nothing would come across in the T7 and we head to the bottom of 7 with First Colonial leading 1-0. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5APlayoffs https://t.co/DMyrT0VsNi pic.twitter.com/0sTawFBlfy

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 16, 2021

William Wian finishes his absolute ? of a game. Patriots win 1-0.

Allowed two hits through 7 IP. Spinning for K’s in the 7th and pounded the zone all night.

First Colonial moves on the face @Cox__Baseball in the #VHSL5APlayoffs Region A final. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/XiCu97RDDl

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 16, 2021