Buckaroos claim Area championship, will play Holliday in Graham next week
The Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity baseball team clinched another playoff title Friday night when they won the Region 1-3A Area round against the Anson Tigers in a double-header sweep at Abilene Christian University’s Crutcher Scott Field.
Despite the rain and chilly temperatures on Friday, the Buckaroos won both games on the 10-run rule. Game 1 ended in the sixth inning with a score of 12-2, and Game 2 ended in the fifth inning with a score of 13-1.
Breckenridge will play the Holliday High School Eagles in the Regional Quarterfinals next week. Holliday was the top team in Region 1-3A’s District 8. They beat Paradise in Bi-District and Jim Ned in Area.
The Regional Quarterfinals games will be played in Graham. Game 1 will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Game 2 will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, and if a third game is necessary, it will start 30 minutes after Game 2.
Cutline, top photo: The Buckaroos gathered for a group photo following their win over the Anson Tigers Friday night for the Area championship. They will play the Holliday Eagles next week in the Regional Quarterfinals. (Photo courtesy of Calvin Best/BISD)
