This week the Junior Varsity team played in the Katy JV Tournament, finishing with a 2 and 1 record.

Spartans 8 - Seven Lakes 3

Stratford got off to a fast start, scoring 5 runs in the first inning as the Seven Lakes starting pitcher struggled, walking 4 and hitting 2 more with pitches. Gavin Mundwiller took advantage with a single that drove in 2 runs, and Pacer Daniel scored on a wild pitch. In the second inning, Cooper Kemp singled and Christian Ramirez followed with a double, driving in the Spartans' 6th run. Seven Lakes scored their 3 runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Stratford scored their final 2 runs in the bottom of the third after 3 walks and 2 hit batters. On the day, Gavin Mundwiller led the Spartans with two hits and a walk. The other offensive leaders were Rylan Reichenau (1H, 1R, 1BB), Travis Jones (1H, 1R, 2BB), Cooper Kemp (1H, 1BB), Christian Ramirez (2B, 2RBI), and Jackson Golden (2BB). Cooper Kemp started on the mound and pitched 3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts. Raines Denman pitched the final inning, allowing no hits or runs with a strikeout.

Spartans 6 - Fort Bend Clements 5

This was a low-scoring game through the first three innings. Caden Cooper started for the Spartans and only gave up 1 unearned run through 3 innings on 3 walks with one strikeout. Stratford scored a run in the bottom of the first on 4 straight walks but was kept off the scoresheet the next two innings. Clements scored a single run in the third and added 4 more in the fourth to take a 5 -1 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, Nick Gioco singled, and Christian Ramirez and Timothy Winter drew walks with two outs. Nick Gioco scored on a steal of home, and then Eric Ferworn singled, driving in 2 runs, cutting the deficit to 5-4. After Christian Ramirez pitched a clean inning, Stratford came up to bat with their last chance. Jake Hearne led off with a single, Peter Vescovo drew a walk, and then Cooper Kemp hit a walk-off double to center field, winning the game for the Spartans. Offensive leaders were Eric Ferworn (1H, 1BB, 2RBI), Mac Greene (1H, 1BB), Jake Hearne (1H, 1R, 1RBI, 1BB), Nick Gioco (1H, 1R), and Cooper Kemp (2B, 2RBI). Alex Espino also pitched for the Spartans, giving way to Christian Ramirez, who pitched the final 2 innings, striking out 5, giving up no runs.

Katy Jordan 9 - Spartans 5

Stratford scored a run in the first on 3 walks and an error. In the bottom half, Jordan notched 5 hits, scoring 5 runs. Stratford answered back with four runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Bo Harrison and Travis Jones singled, with Harrison later scoring on a fielder’s choice and a defensive error. The strong hitting continued as Cooper Harrison doubled, driving in another, and then Ford Givens hit a towering Home Run over the left field fence scoring 2 more and cutting the deficit to 1. Unfortunately for the Spartans the Jordan bats came alive in the bottom of the 3rd as they scored 3 more and added an extra run in the 4th, winning the game 9 to 5. Offensive leaders were Bo Harrison (1H, 1R), Travis Jones (2H, 1 RBI, 1BB), Cooper Harrison (2B, 1RBI), Ford Givens (HR, 2RBI), and Pacer Daniel (1H). Pacer Daniel and Wes Sage pitched an inning each for the Spartans followed by Cole Youngblood, getting his first action of the season coming off an injury. Youngblood pitched 2 innings, giving up a run on 1 hit and 2 walks. Nick Gioco closed the game for the Spartans.

District play starts Monday, March 13th when the Spartans host the Cy Fair Bobcats in a double-header at the Backyard. Game times are at 5 and 7 pm.