Prep baseball Warriors fall to Stanwood in walk-off District tourney win

Stanwood Spartans triumphed over Edmonds-Woodway Warriors 2-1 in a thrilling showdown, securing a spot in the 3A state baseball tournament. The game was marked by strong pitching from both sides, with Stanwood's Gavin Gehrman delivering a game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Warriors managed to tie the game earlier in the inning after Lukas Wanke's single scored Luke Boland. Stanwood, the no. 2 seed in the District 1 tournament, only recorded two hits, but both were crucial for their scoring.

E-W Coach Dan Somoza noted that the game was tightly contested, emphasizing the importance of not making mistakes. The Warriors had a chance to qualify for the state tournament as well, facing the no. 5 seed Shorewood Stormrays on Saturday. Somoza expressed confidence in his team’s resilience, stating, "Baseball's tough; we've got to erase it and move on to the next game. " The upcoming match is set for 10 a.

m. at Funko Field.