The Houston Banditos Black defeated the South Texas Sliders, 5-1, to be crowned champion of the 2014 WWBA South Qualifier.
Leadoff Kody Clemens (2015, Memorial HS, TX) a Texas commit, led the way for the Banditos, going 2-4 at the plate, with a double, single, one run and one RBI in the contest. Joe Davis (2015, Bowie HS, TX) a Houston commit, finished 1-4, with a homerun, one run and two RBIs. Garrett Wolforth (2015, Concordia Lutheran HS, TX) went 2-3 with a double and a single, and Jacob Hughey (2015, Millikan HS, CA) went 2-3 as well, with a double, single, and two runs scored.
On the mound, Alfredo Villarreal (2015, Veterans Memorial HS, TX) a Houston commit, pitched 6.1 innings of work, giving up one run on five hits, and struck out four. He had a lively fastball that averaged 86-88/90 mph, and mixed a good curveball, with a changeup as well for his off-speed pitches.
For the Sliders, Blane Hamon (2015, Gregory-Portland HS, TX) sparked the offense, going 1-2 with a double, and one run scored. David Anaya (2016, Veterans Memorial HS, TX) and Ray Swyers (2015, Tivy HS, TX) each finished 1-3 with a single a piece in the game.