Nighthawks third baseman Brody MacLennan singled twice in the championship game while also drawing a walk from CEC pitching. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentTRURO – The championship game result wasn’t what they wanted, but ending up as the second-best team in Nova Scotia is still a great accomplishment for the Northumberland Regional High School (NRHS) Nighthawks boys’ baseball team. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“I think they had a great season,” said head coach Mike Walker after a brief meeting with his squad, following the team’s 11-4 setback to the CEC Cougars who were playing on their home-diamond, the Stadium Field, in Truro. Article contentArticle contentArticle content“We had a few guys who hadn’t played baseball in a couple of years, so to make it to the division one (D1) final in provincials was a great accomplishment for them,” Walker added. Article contentThe Nighthawks advanced to the gold medal game with a nail-biting 4-3 win over Bedford’s C.P. Allen High School in one of the semi-final games played Friday (Oct. 17) afternoon. Article contentThe Cougars took care of Bay View High School of Upper Tantallon by the identical score in the other semi. Article content NRHS runner Gavin MacDonald dives back into first base while the ball gets away from CEC first baseman Matt Scullion. The error allowed the Nighthawks to score a run and take a lead, early in the championship game. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentArticle contentThe Nighthawks started well the following day in the battle of Northumberland Region rivals, taking a 1-0 lead into the third inning, but the Cougars came roaring back in the third to score six runs and take command of the game. Article contentBrody Battist and Gavin MacDonald split time on the mound for the Nighthawks, where they combined to give up nine hits and six walks, while striking out three CEC batters. Article contentOffensively for NRHS, Brody MacLennan singled twice in the contest while also walking once to reach base in all three of his plate appearances. Article content Silas Meier, Ashton Chislett, and Battist added hits for the Nighthawks. Article contentWalker said the 2025 team featured a mixture of seniors and younger grades, so the Nighthawks have the potential to return a strong core for next year’s season. Article content“It was a great year overall,” he added. Article content The NRHS Nighthawks line up on the first base line to receive their silver medals, after the Oct. 18 championship game in Truro. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentArticle content
Nighthawks fall in provincial baseball final
