C2D2: Neelyville vs. Alton

Monday, May 13, 2019

DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis

Alton’s defense lifted it to a win over Neelyville on Monday. Cainan Heck struck out seven and pitched a complete game to lead the Comets to a 3-1 win in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament in Van Buren. Heck allowed four hits and three walks, striking out seven. With the win, fourth-seeded Alton moves on to play top-seeded Ellington in the semifinals.

Lane Hover, left, is tagged out by Ben Oesch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Ryley-Cage Armes, right, tries to jump over a tag attempt from Jed Montgomery during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Noah Burton, middle, catches a ball as Jed Montgomery slides into second base during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Parker Jeffries lays down a bunt during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Parker Jeffries delivers a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Austin Ennis tries to jump out of the way of a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Neelyville awaits the start of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Lane Crosswhite swings at a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Noah Burton fields a ground ball during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Alton on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)