By Charles Prince

The North Jefferson News



The Gardendale Rockets split a doubleheader with Shades Valley on Saturday, winning the opener, 12-6 and losing the nightcap, 8-5.



Gardendale 12,

Shades Valley 6

Trey Williamon threw four innings of three-hit ball to pick up the win. Williamon (1-1), struck out two and allowed three earned runs.

At the plate, Josh Headley went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and scored twice.

Cameron Brewer went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.



Shades Valley 8,

Gardendale 5

Conner McCain (0-1), took the loss as the Rockets slipped to 3-4 on the season.

McCain threw five innings of seven-hit ball and struck out one.

He allowed five earned runs.

At the plate, McCain went 2-for-4 with one RBI and Adam Erwin went 2-for-4 with one RBI as well.



Fultondale 13,

Shades Mountain 9

The Wildcats (3-1), got big games from Nathan Graham and Steven Dodgen.

Graham went 4-for-4 with five RBIs and Dodgen went 3-for-4 with three runs scored.

Fultondale’s offense totaled 17 base hits.



McAdory 9,

Mortimer Jordan 8

The highlight for Jordan, was Joey Payton’s home run and two RBIs.