CASSVILLE, Mo. — Marcus Young tossed an eight-inning no-hitter as top-seeded Monett defeated third-seeded Seneca 1-0 in the championship game of the Class 4 District 11 tournament on Thursday.
The Cubs scored the game’s lone run in the bottom of the eighth inning on a bases-loaded walk.
A Missouri Southern recruit, Young walked two, struck out five and did not allow a hit in a masterful performance.
Seneca’s Grant Houchin did not allow a run in 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven. Lincoln Renfro took the loss after allowing a run in the eighth.
In the bottom of the eighth, Young was hit by a pitch, Aidan Clapper sacrificed, Evan Witt was intentionally walked and Joshua Wallace singled to load the bases. Miles Young drew a walk to end the game in walk-off fashion.
Seneca ends the season with a record of 18-13.
Monett (16-8) will host Nevada (19-9) at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the sectional round of the state tournament.
