Greenwave Splits Week With Two Wins, Two Losses

The Churchill County High School boys’ varsity baseball team finished the week of March 1 with a 2-2 record, rebounding from consecutive home losses to secure back-to-back victories over South Tahoe in conference play.

On Tuesday, March 3, the Greenwave dropped their home opener to Douglas High School, falling 17-7. Seven Churchill County players recorded hits in the defeat. Zack Adams went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, a triple, and an RBI. Dustin Stritenberger contributed by going 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run.

Friday’s matchup against South Tahoe saw the Greenwave lose a narrow 14-13 conference game. Melendy led the offensive effort for the Greenwave, finishing 3-for-4 with four runs and a double. Urso went 2-for-3, driving in three runs, scoring twice and adding a double. Braylon Byrd was another standout, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Churchill County bounced back Saturday, winning both ends of a doubleheader against South Tahoe. The Greenwave claimed the first game 9-4, then edged out the Vikings 3-2 in the second contest. Ryan Judd went 1-for-2 with an RBI in the tight victory.

With the week’s results, Churchill County stands at 2-2 overall and 2-1 in 3A Northern League play.

The Greenwave boys’ varsity baseball team will continue league action Friday at 3 p.m., hosting rival Lowry.