Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes Advance in State Playoffs with Gritty 3-1 Win Over BSHS Eagles
By: Carrie Miner Yaple | Sportzwire | June 5, 2025 | Photo courtesy Sportzwire
The #2-seeded Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes kept their postseason hopes alive with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the BSHS Eagles in the state playoff showdown on Thursday afternoon.
A key second-inning surge proved to be the difference-maker as Mount Carmel plated two runs early to grab momentum. They added an insurance run in the fourth, and while the Eagles managed a lone tally in the third, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Red Tornadoes’ defensive sharpness and timely hitting.
Despite being out-hit 7-4 by BSHS, Mount Carmel made their contact count. Senior Lukas Carpenter led the way at the plate and on the mound. Carpenter notched two hits, including a double, scored once, and earned the win on the mound, tossing five strong innings and collecting four strikeouts. His poise helped stifle several would-be rallies by the Eagles.
Clarke Cartright delivered in the clutch with a key base hit and drove in two of Mount Carmel’s three runs. Drew Yagodzinskie chipped in with a hit and crossed the plate once.
Defensively, Mount Carmel played a clean game, committing just one error and flashing solid glove work throughout the contest. In contrast, BSHS’s three errors loomed large, extending innings and contributing to the Red Tornadoes’ run production.
The Eagles, hailing from York Springs, had their chances but couldn’t generate the timely hit needed to break through Mount Carmel’s composed pitching and defense. With seven hits on the day, BSHS showed promise at the plate but struggled to string them together when it mattered most.
The win propels Mount Carmel into the next round of the state playoffs as they look to continue their strong postseason run. The Red Tornadoes’ blend of clutch hitting, dependable pitching, and clean fielding once again proved to be the winning formula.
Mount Carmel now awaits their next opponent, carrying with them the momentum and confidence of a well-earned playoff victory.
