Both teams were strong on the hill Friday, but Collierville Dragons (Varsity) defeated Stanhope Elmore Mustangs Varsity 3-1. Ari Bethea allowed just two hits to Stanhope Elmore Mustangs Varsity.

Collierville Dragons (Varsity) fired up the offense in the first inning, when Tanner Wages singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Bethea led the Collierville Dragons (Varsity) to victory on the pitcher's mound. Bethea lasted seven innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out nine.

Colin Woodham took the loss for Stanhope Elmore Mustangs Varsity. The bulldog went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits, striking out seven and walking one.

Collierville Dragons (Varsity) launched one home run on the day. JD Whitworth went yard in the third inning.

AJ Greene went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Collierville Dragons (Varsity) in hits.

Colton Walls led Stanhope Elmore Mustangs Varsity with two hits in three at bats.