Beaverhead County Junior Varsity Beavers Deliver Strong Performance Against Lone Peak, Winning 18-3

DILLON, MT – The Beaverhead County Junior Varsity Beavers showcased an impressive performance on Tuesday, defeating the Lone Peak Junior Varsity Big Horns with a decisive score of 18-3, largely thanks to an explosive 11-run first inning.

In that first inning, Parker Mills contributed to the scoring with a sacrifice fly, followed by Levi Stonebraker, who singled to bring in another run. Chase Hutchinson and MJ Hendrickson each singled, combining for a total of three runs, while Garrett Tackett added two more runs with his single. An error by Lone Peak allowed another run to score, and Stonebraker capped off the inning with a triple that brought in two additional runs.

The Lone Peak Junior Varsity Big Horns managed to get on the scoreboard in the first inning after an error led to one run crossing the plate, but they struggled to keep pace with the Beavers.

Beaverhead County continued to extend its lead in the bottom of the second inning. Ben Peacock singled to the left side, Tackett grounded out, and Mills doubled down the left field line, with each play contributing an additional run.

In the bottom of the third inning, the Beavers added to their tally once again. Brandt Nelson doubled to right field, followed by another error from Lone Peak, and Logan Fox singled down the left, adding one more run to the scoreboard.

Peacock started on the mound for the Beaverhead County Junior Varsity Beavers, allowing two hits and three runs (two earned) over three innings while striking out seven and walking two. Ian Pecunies, pitching for the Lone Peak Junior Varsity Big Horns, gave up five hits and 11 runs (one earned) in just one inning, while striking out two and walking four.

The Beavers finished the game with 10 hits. Stonebraker led the team with two hits in three at-bats and drove in three runs along with Tackett. Peacock demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing two walks, while the team overall recorded a notable six walks. Additionally, Fox stole two bases, contributing to the Beavers' aggressive base running strategy that resulted in a total of five stolen bases during the game.

For Lone Peak, Pecunies and Calder Dunn each collected one hit, with Dunn going 1-for-2 at the plate while leading the team with two RBIs.

The Beaverhead County Junior Varsity Beavers will look to continue their success as they play at home on Thursday against the Butte Central Catholic Junior Varsity Maroons in their next matchup.