Frank(ly) Speaking: Flawless McMinn Captures Region Crown
Grimmett Hit Backs Frank Pitching In 2-0 Win Over Bears Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - by James Beach
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – The outcome, or at least the path to said outcome, was as much a tribute to the test the Bradley Bears have provided this season as to the perfection needed to pass it. And make no mistake, McMinn County was perfect Wednesday night in every phase of a 2-0 Region 3AAA championship crowning against the testy Bears.
The Bears, as has come to be expected, protected all but one piece of grass between the foul lines with a defense that seemingly gets better and better as the season drags forward.
“Extra”ordinary Effort: Bradley Claims 5AAA Title In 11
Vasquez delivers Walk Off To Back Burnette, Flowers Pitching Monday, May 10, 2021 - by James Beach
Everyone knew what McMinn County had coming into Monday night’s District 5AAA title bout against Bradley. The Cherokees were armed and dangerous with head coach David Ray having his choice among the four horsemen who had carried the pitching load to choose.
With all four of his DI pitchers ready and available thanks to Ray’s strategic handling of the staff, the Bears were guaranteed to see quality, and Cherokee starter Ollie Akens and staff ace Andrew Ronne delivered as advertised.