Patton’s Trevor Throneburg drives a pitch into the outfield for a base hit during this year’s host Tony Causby Classic in this April file phot…

Draughn’s Nolan Ballard makes contact at the plate against R-S Central during the Wildcats’ final-round contest in last week’s Tony Causby Cla…

Patton’s Landry Duvall looks to make contact during Wednesday’s fifth-place game against Erwin.

Draughn’s Caden Barker (4) is greeted by head coach Kenny Stephens after reaching third base during Wednesday’s third-place game against R-S Central.

East Burke’s Colt Butcher gets ready to deliver a pitch against Freedom during Wednesday’s title game of the Tony Causby Classic at Patton Hig…

Freedom shortstop Puckett Hudson throws the ball to first base during Wednesday’s championship game against East Burke.

Table Rock baseball pitcher Easton Tollison delivers to the plate during Wednesday’s game at Liberty. Tollison struck out 11 batters in an 8-0…

Pictured from left are Dr. Chris Daley of EmergeOrtho Foothills, Freedom baseball head coach Tyler Hackett, and EmergeOrtho Executive Director…

EmergeOrtho Foothills partners with Freedom High School baseball to fundraise money to restore the field after damage from Hurricane Helene.