THE TROJANS MARCH ON: BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SECURES SPOT IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH DOMINANT WIN

In a night drenched in drama and defiance, the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans stormed past the Southside Christian Warriors with a 3-0 victory, punching their ticket to the NCCSA State Championship game. On a cool Friday evening, the Trojans turned a diamond into a battlefield, and in seven fierce innings, they left no doubt who the superior force was.

Coming off a merciless 8-0 quarterfinal rout, the Trojans wasted no time setting the tone. Leadoff man Jason Turnage, a picture of patience, drew a walk to open the first inning. A sharp single from Jamey Williams moved him to second, but it was Braden Cash who delivered the first dagger—a perfectly placed single that sent Turnage home. The scoreboard flashed 1-0, but for the Warriors, the warning lights were already on.

The Trojans were far from finished. With the game locked in a tense stalemate, Jamey Williams stepped up once more in the fourth. His bat roared to life, sending a rocket to left-center for a triple, bringing Turnage in for the second run. Moments later, Cooper Williams grounded to short, but the contact was deep enough. The play at first allowed Williams to score, and just like that, it was 3-0. The Warriors, suddenly drowning, never found a way to resurface.

On the mound, Jamey Williams was nothing short of a masterpiece in motion. Seven innings of sheer brilliance—four hits, zero walks, and nine strikeouts. Williams was a general commanding his troops. He didn’t just lead from the mound, though. At the plate, he went 2-for-3 with an RBI, making his presence felt on every inch of the field.

Cooper Williams added his own mark with a 1-for-3 performance and an RBI, while Braden Cash went 1-for-2 with a crucial single and an RBI. But in a game defined by pressure, it was Cash who delivered the exclamation point—sniping a would-be base stealer at third with a laser throw to Jason White for the final out. A perfect throw, a perfect tag, and a perfect ending.

As the final out settled in White’s glove, the Trojans erupted—one step closer to immortality.

"Heart! Jamey pitched his heart out," head coach Kenny Sutton declared, pride thick in his voice. "That’s what we were looking for. We knew he would be a competitor, and he did his job. I liked our approach from the top of the lineup, and we are going to get it done."

But even as celebration swirled, Sutton’s focus was clear. "Enjoy this game for a little while, but we are not done. It’s going to be a competitive game. We are going out to compete."

Jamey Williams, the man of the hour, was all gratitude. "The guys behind me, they did incredible. I was very pleased with how they did tonight. I was glad I was able to throw strikes and do what I could." When asked about his performance at the plate, he smiled. "At the plate, I’m feeling very comfortable right now. The ball is looking pretty big coming out of their hand."

Braden Cash, the game’s defensive hero, spoke with the same confidence that defined his performance. "I was glad I could help my team to win tonight. I had a lot of faith in my pitcher, my teammates. I think we all had a lot of faith in each other, and our chemistry showed tonight in how we played."

As the Trojans look ahead to Saturday’s showdown against Greenville Christian Academy—a team they defeated 8-2 just weeks ago—one thing is clear: this team is not just chasing a title. They are chasing greatness.

"I’m glad we were able to get the ‘W,’ and now we are Chip bound!" Cash declared, his voice carrying the promise of a team that is far from finished.