9/1/2014
The CBA Copperheads Elite 14u defeated the NLSC Noles 11-3 to advance past the Semifinals and into the Championship game. Kenneth Overby (2019, Beauregard HS, AL) led the way offensively for the Copperheads going 2-2 with 1 triple, 1 double, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI. Caleb Johnson (2019, Northside HS, GA) added in strong day at the plate going 2-2 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Leadoff man, Jerry Bowman (2019, Smiths Station HS, AL), helped spark the offense by going 2-2 with 1 run scored, 1 RBI and 1 walk from the top of the order. Jay Kehoe (2019, Beauregard HS, AL) kept the big offensive output going as he went 1-1 with 1 RBI and 2 walks.
Trent Grantham (2019, Columbus HS, GA) started and earned the win for the Copperheads tossing all 5 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned, on 6 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 5. Grantham set up hitters and showed good command of his 70-74/75 mph fastball and also mixed in a good, sinking 64-66 mph changeup and a 58-63/64 mph curveball, that showed good depth. Grantham also had a strong day at the plate going 2-3 with 3 RBI.
For the Noles, Brandon Prince (2019, Bremen HS, GA) saw the ball jump off his bat using a short, compact swing as he went 2-3 with 1 triple with 1 run scored. Ethan Morrison (2019, Carrolton HS, GA) and Charlie Lanier (2019, Carrolton HS, GA) each picked up 1 triple and 1 RBI in the game for the Noles' offense.