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District baseball: Top 10 individual performances from opening rounds
TL;DR
District high school baseball tournaments are in progress, with key performances highlighting the opening rounds. Ten standout players have emerged as the semifinals approach.
Key points
- District high school baseball tournaments are underway
- Ten standout performances highlighted from opening rounds
- Coveted spots in state tournaments are available
- Semifinals and championship games are approaching
Jake MillerSumner High School
Sumnerâs Jake Miller (12) runs to third base during the game against Emerald Ridge at Sumner High School, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Sumner.
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District high school baseball tournaments are underway across the state. Coveted spots in state tournaments are up for grabs. Some have already been claimed.
As the district semifinals and championship games near, here are 10 standout performances from the South Sound in the opening rounds.
1. Neal Burtis, Tahoma
Any no-hitter is impressive, but a no-hitter in districts, against one of the top teams from southwest Washington? Thatâs even more impressive.
Burtis was lights out in Tahomaâs 2-0 win over Union in the opening round of the Class 4A District 3/4 tournament on Tuesday, tossing seven innings with no hits, no runs, 10 strikeouts and one walk.
Burtis, the teamâs leadoff hitter, also came through with a pair of hits in the win. Burtis, a lefty, is an Oregon State commit.
2. Milo Tolbert, Olympia
Olympia saw contributions from up and down its lineup in an 8-3 win over Emerald Ridge in the opening round of the 4A District 3/4 tournament, but if we had to pick just one standout performance, weâll go with designated hitter Milo Tolbert, who had a pair of hits and two RBI batting cleanup.
3. Cooper Hordyk, Curtis
Hordyk dominated on the mound for No. 7 Curtis in its 2-1 road win over second-seeded Battle Ground in the opening round of the 4A District 3/4 tournament on Tuesday. He tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit, one run, walking five and striking out four. The win clinched a 4A state tournament berth for the Vikings.
4. Jake Miller, Sumner
âMr. Clutchâ came through again for the Spartans in a wild rally, delivering the game-winning RBI on a double in the seventh inning to beat Kennedy Catholic, 7-6. Kennedy Catholic led 6-0 in the fourth inning before Sumner mounted a furious comeback. The win clinched a 4A state tournament berth for the Spartans.
5. Mattson Ducharme, Fife
Earned the win in a 4-3 win over Port Angeles in 2A District 3 tournament quarterfinals, sending Fife through to the tournament semifinals. Ducharme tossed six innings, giving up six hits, three runs (one earned), walking three and striking out three.
Q&A
What are the top individual performances in district baseball tournaments?
The article highlights ten standout performances from the opening rounds of the district high school baseball tournaments.
When do the district semifinals and championship games take place?
The district semifinals and championship games are approaching as the tournaments progress.
Which players are leading in the district baseball tournaments?
The article features top performances from various players, including Jake Miller from Sumner.
What is at stake in the district baseball tournaments?
Coveted spots in the state tournaments are up for grabs during the district baseball competitions.
