![]() 1 seed at the College of Idaho next week, and Middleton will be the No. And both already knew their seeds before the district championship series started. We still have another goal to go for.”īoth Middleton and Owyhee clinched their state tournament berths weeks ago. “We always say, ‘We’re not finished.’ We still have a state championship to go for. “Down two, down three (runs), we’re never done,” Anzaldua said. Middleton never won a 4A district title, but it captured the 5A crown in its first season in Idaho’s top classification. The Vikings committed four errors Thursday, leading to four unearned runs as Owyhee (20-4) pounced on each mistake with timely hits.īut the Vikings strung together one last rally to capture their first district title since 2005, when they played at the 3A level. The walk-off hit capped a wild, best-of-three district championship that saw errors nearly cost Middleton a title again. The Vikings stormed the field as Orloski crossed the plate, eventually chasing down and mobbing Anzaldua at second base. ![]() He’s phenomenal.”Īnzaldua wasted no time once he dug into the batter’s box, jumping on a first-pitch fastball and lining it back up the middle. Because I can’t believe the mental growth he’s gone through. It’s all about just building that love with players, and I’m going to miss the heck out of that kid when he’s gone. “I just told him you’re the right guy,” Swygart said. That redemption moment came Thursday, and Swygart called a timeout before Anzaldua stepped to the plate. ![]() They told him he had the talent if only he believed in himself. Middleton coach Bryan Swygart said the Vikings invested a ton of time in the offseason rebuilding Anzaldua’s confidence. ![]()
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