Ledbetter, Kentlake sink Gig Harbor in 3A state baseball quarterfinals
Kentlake's baseball team defeated Gig Harbor 7-4 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals, securing a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2017. Matthew Ledbetter pitched five scoreless innings, helping his team build an early lead. The victory comes as a redemption after Gig Harbor previously defeated Kentlake in the district championship.
- ▪Kentlake won the game 7-4 against Gig Harbor in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.
- ▪Matthew Ledbetter pitched five scoreless innings, contributing significantly to the team's success.
- ▪Jacob Lawrence delivered a crucial go-ahead single in the sixth inning.
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