Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder Dominates in 12-Strikeout Performance

Wildcats Cruise Past Shadle Park Behind Dominant Pitching

Mt. Spokane baseball showcased dominant pitching Tuesday night as junior Tristan Pounder struck out 12 batters over 6 2/3 innings, leading the Wildcats to a convincing 5-1 victory over Shadle Park in Greater Spokane League 4A/3A action. The performance highlighted a Mt. Spokane team that improved to 7-4 on the season and continues to establish itself as a force in the GSL.

Pounder's strikeout performance was the centerpiece of a well-rounded Mt. Spokane attack. The Wildcats' offense provided early support, with first baseman Joseph Famolaro going 2-for-3 with a run and two crucial RBIs. The combination of dominant pitching and timely hitting proved too much for the visiting Highlanders, who fell to 3-7 despite a solo home run from Matthew Pugh in the fifth inning.

Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall Completes Gem Against Ferris

In another GSL 4A/3A matchup, Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall put on a complete-game masterclass, striking out 10 batters while going 3-for-4 with two RBIs as the Bullpups dominated Ferris 12-2. The dual-threat performance exemplified why Gonzaga Prep (8-3) remains one of the region's premier baseball programs.

Croall wasn't alone in powering the Bullpups' offense. Anthony Karis and Jacob Wilson each knocked in two runs, while Ferris's Colton Smith contributed a two-run double for the Saxons in a losing effort. The home defeat dropped Ferris to 5-5 on the season.

Bearcats Blank Panthers, Cheney Dominates in Nonleague Action

Monroe baseball earned a dominant 8-0 shutout victory over Mead in nonleague play, with Bearcats pitcher Caleb Campbell striking out six while allowing just one hit and two walks over six innings. Offensively, Monroe's AJ Welch was a force, going 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles and two RBIs to power the 4-3 Bearcats.

On the soccer pitch, Cheney boys soccer blanked Medical Lake 4-0 in nonleague play. Arthur Huacuz and Logan Walker scored first-half goals to set the tone, while Andrew Blieck and Haydn Pawlowski added second-half insurance markers for the Blackhawks, who improved to 2-6.

These performances across Washington State prep baseball and soccer highlight the competitive level of high school athletics in the Greater Spokane League and surrounding areas, with young athletes continuing to push themselves through the spring season.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.