The Sumrall Bobcats knocked off the Loyd Star Hornets 11-1 Saturday at Moyer Field in Brookhaven.

“Our pitchers struggled to throw first-pitch strikes against a good team like Sumrall,” said Loyd Star coach Jared Britt. “They did a good job making us pay for our mistakes. We played a lot better earlier today, but it showed us that we still have a lot to work on to win consistently. We need to clear our heads and start preparing for district action next week.”

Sumrall 11, Loyd Star 1 

The Hornets battled the Bobcats in a close 1-1 contest until the bottom fell out in the third and fifth innings. Sumrall exploded with a 10-run surge to secure the win in a five-inning contest.

Jarrod Shuck was the winning pitcher for Sumrall with four strikeouts and one walk.

Parker Flowers absorbed the setback on the mound for Loyd Star with four strikeouts and four walks. Logan Murray (1K, 2BB) started for the Hornets.

Bradyn Brister directed the Hornets with a double. Tucker Watts, Levi Redd and Cole Smith provided a single each.

Trace Jordan powered the Bobcats at the plate with a homerun and a single. Shuck contributed a double and two singles. Billy Garrity, Dan Lucas and Zane Berry provided a pair of singles apiece. Devin Sullivan had a double.