The Collierville Dragons earned an impressive 8-2 victory over Lausanne Collegiate on Thursday.

Collierville opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when DH Preston Sumner singled down the right-field line. A Lausanne error later helped push across another run, giving the Dragons an early 2-0 lead. 

The Dragons added to their advantage in the second inning. An error allowed two runs to score before sophomore 3B Parker Burleson delivered an RBI single to extend the lead. 

Collierville continued to build momentum in the third inning. SS Houston Jenkins lifted a sacrifice fly to bring in a run, and junior Garrett Stephens followed with an RBI single to add another.

Jones College commit Josh Hull earned the win for the Dragons. The senior righty allowed no hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings while striking out four and only walking two. 

Christian Mitchell took the loss for the Lynx. The starter pitched two and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs (one earned) on three hits while striking out three and walking two.

Sophomore Ronnie Sims provided strong relief for the Dragons, tossing three innings of scoreless baseball. The right-hander allowed one hit while striking out four and walking one. 

Burleson and Jack Bogenrief each drove in two runs for Collierville. The Dragons ran wild on the base paths, tallying five stolen bases for the game.

Collierville returns to action on Friday against White Station. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 pm at MUS.