The Malcolm Seniors (18-5) began their quest for a fourth straight state title as the C4 Area Tournament opened July 25 in Wymore. Malcolm wasted no time in a 15-0 opening-round win over BDS that lasted just 76 minutes. The Seniors beat Hebron 12-6 on Saturday and Wilber 12-0 on Sunday to earn a spot in July 29’s championship, where they would face the winner of Monday’s elimination game between BDS and Wilber.
Wilber was the team's opponent, and Malcolm put up five runs in the first inning and 14 in the second to end the game early via the run rule.
Logan McGreer, Mason Wisnieski and Brixon Meyer had two hits each, with Meyer driving in four runs. McGreer had three RBIs, and Wisnieski, Carson Frank, Chase Smith and Justin Wisnieski drove in two each.
The Class C Seniors State Tournament starts Saturday, Aug. 2, in Sutton and runs through next Wednesday, Aug. 6.
