High School SportsApril 17, 2021

The Oran Eagles beat Advance 4-1 in a battle of state-ranked baseball teams Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance

Oran shortstop Kolten Payne turns a first-inning double play against Advance on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Oran shortstop Kolten Payne turns a first-inning double play against Advance on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Oran's Connor Kern is greeted at home plate by teammates Stephen Peterson (left) and Kaden Hargrave (right) after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Kern scored two runs in Oran's 4-1 victory in a matchup of state-ranked teams.
Oran's Connor Kern is greeted at home plate by teammates Stephen Peterson (left) and Kaden Hargrave (right) after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Kern scored two runs in Oran's 4-1 victory in a matchup of state-ranked teams.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Oran's Ty Johnson pitches to Advance's Colton Silman during the third inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Johnson struck out 12, leading Oran to a 4-1 victory in a matchup of state-ranked teams.
Oran's Ty Johnson pitches to Advance's Colton Silman during the third inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Johnson struck out 12, leading Oran to a 4-1 victory in a matchup of state-ranked teams.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Jed Garner attempts to field a ground ball hit by Carter Heuring during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Advance's Jed Garner attempts to field a ground ball hit by Carter Heuring during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Oran's Carter Heuring (right) beats the throw to third base, as Advance third baseman Landon Dailey fields the late throw during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Heuring overran the base and was tagged out.
Oran's Carter Heuring (right) beats the throw to third base, as Advance third baseman Landon Dailey fields the late throw during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Heuring overran the base and was tagged out.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Oran's Kolten Payne (1) strikes out, as Advance catcher Hayden Laird frames the pitch during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Oran's Kolten Payne (1) strikes out, as Advance catcher Hayden Laird frames the pitch during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Landon Dailey singles to left field during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Advance's Landon Dailey singles to left field during the first inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance pitcher Gus Garner (left) throws to first baseman Jack Bailey (right) in an attempt to pick off Oran's Kolten Payne during the second inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Payne was safe on the play.
Advance pitcher Gus Garner (left) throws to first baseman Jack Bailey (right) in an attempt to pick off Oran's Kolten Payne during the second inning Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance. Payne was safe on the play.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Oran's Nicholas Massey lays down a sacrifice bunt during the third inning Wednesday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.
Oran's Nicholas Massey lays down a sacrifice bunt during the third inning Wednesday, April 15, 2021, at Westfield Park in Advance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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