BY DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER
Hays Post Sports
Wichita - Blue Valley Southwest scored early and often to take the third place trophy home as they beat Hays High 12-0 in five innings.
Hays had just one hit in the run-rule loss. A Jalen Smith single in the fourth inning was the Indians only hit. Southwest limited the Hays to just five total baserunners.
The Indians used four pitchers in the loss. Trace Jacobs, Ian McGuire, Brett Rhoades and Jalen Smith each spent time on the mound.
The Timberwolves used an eleven hit attack in the victory. They recorded three doubles and three triples.
Hays finishes the season at 19-10 while Southwest ends the year at 23-6.
It is the ninth top four finish for the Indians in program history.