The Quincy Orioles reached the finals of the Al Glick Invitational for the 2nd year in a row and lost to a familiar opponent- state ranked Jackson Lumen Christi 11-2 The Orioles beat Jackson High School in the opening round in with an exciting 5-4 win.  Their scheduled 2nd game was not played due to a scheduling error.  

In game one Brennen Allman and Mason Graves teamed up to hold the Vikings at bay from the mound. The Vikings outhit the Orioles but the O’s made plays when needed including a fly out when Jackson had the tying and go ahead runs at bat. Allman earned the win and Graves the save. Seniors Ethan Copas and Mickey Connin lead the at the plate with 2 hits each. Jimmy Maynard added a single. 

In game 2 the Titans exploded for 8 runs over the final two innings to break open what had been a back and forth game.  Ryan Kempter and JMaynard  pitched well for the Orioles into the 6th inning. Connin again led the offense with another 2 hits (4 in the doubleheader) Grant Holroyd, Freshman, Christian Craven and Maynard also recorded hits. 

The Orioles look forward to another busy week with games at Maple Valley, Union City to round out Big Eight play and a return trip to Jackson’s to face JLC