High School SportsMay 13, 2019

Altonís defense lifted it to a win over Neelyville on Monday. Cainan Heck struck out seven and pitched a complete game to lead the Comets to a 3-1 win in the quarterfinals of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament in Van Buren. Heck allowed four hits and three walks, striking out seven. With the win, fourth-seeded Alton moves on to play top-seeded Ellington in the semifinals.

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Van Buren's Steve Simmons, right, watches Summersville pitcher Addison Kennedy prepare to pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Van Buren's Steve Simmons, right, watches Summersville pitcher Addison Kennedy prepare to pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Steve Simmons rounds second base during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Summersville on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Steve Simmons rounds second base during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Summersville on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Jacob Brown throws a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Jacob Brown throws a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Conner Jackson swings at a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Conner Jackson swings at a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Jacob Brown winds up for a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Summersville on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Jacob Brown winds up for a pitch during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament against Summersville on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Van Buren huddles during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Van Buren huddles during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
Steve Simmons bites his finger nails during a team huddle prior to the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.
Steve Simmons bites his finger nails during a team huddle prior to the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Van Buren.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis
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