A seven-run first inning propelled Manchester Valley past visiting Watkins Mill 13-1 in the Mavericks’ Class 3A West Region Section 1 quarterfinal Thursday.
Man Valley (11-8) won its fourth in a row behind three hits and two runs from Dalton Groupp. Brett DeWees, Jack Metz, Eddie Meredith, and Adam Hickey each had two RBIs. The Mavericks collected 12 hits in the win, and advance to take on county foe Westminster in the next round Saturday.
Brunswick 2, Francis Scott Key 1
Round: 1A West Section 2 quarterfinal
Recap: At Brunswick, the Eagles (5-13) fell just short in their playoff opener. Box score information wasn’t reported.
Carroll Christian 7, Harford Christian 2
Round: MACSAC semifinals
Recap: At Darlington, the Patriots (13-2) got doubles from Josiah Albaugh, Jin An, and Sean Goldsmith. Noah Reynolds had two RBIs for Carroll, which plays in the title game Saturday at 2.
Softball
Clear Spring 4, Francis Scott Key 3
Round: 1A West Section 2 quarterfinal
Recap: At Clear Spring, FSK saw its season end with a 7-10 record. Box score information wasn’t reported.
Girls Soccer
Carroll Christian 4, Harford Christian 3 (2OT)
Round: MACSAC semifinals
Recap: At Westminster, the Patriots (10-4) fell behind 3-0 in the first half before rallying to win. Sydney Wooden scored three goals, including the game-winner after a free-kick pass from Valerie Valencia. Emily Wright added two assists for Carroll, which plays in the championship game Saturday at noon.