Hornets slug way to Super Sectional

Brown County Blakely

Brown County's Gabe Blakeley prepares to hit against Triopia in the sectional final Saturday in Jacksonville. — Mike Perry, WLDS/WEAI Radio

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Brown County Hornets advance to the Lincoln Land Super Sectional with an 11-1 win Concord Triopia in the Class 1A Sectional final at Alumni Field.

Mason Henry was the star for the Hornets. He scattered five hits over six innings with just one earned run allowed and five strikeouts. He also did damage at the plate, going 3 for 4 with a home run and four knocked in.

Gavin Montgomery scored three runs for Brown County, while Colby Wort, Gabe Blakeley and Henry each added a pair of runs.

Henry, who finished off Lewistown with a save in Thursday’s 5-4 semifinal win, improved to 7-0 on the season.

Brown County (26-4) plays Monday at 3 p.m. vs. Carrollton. Triopia finishes its season at 21-10-1.

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