Palo Verde defeated Basic 4-2 on Saturday to win the Class 4A state baseball title. It was the first state baseball title in school history. Nate Bartlett drove in a pair of runs for the Panthers. He also had several key defensive plays, including a game-ending double play. Jaret Godman went the distance, allowing five htis, to get the win. Godman had four wins and three saves in Palo Verde’s eight postseason wins.
Palo Verde beat Centennial 15-0 and 1-0 on Saturday
to claim the Class 4A Sunset Region baseball title. Jaret Godman picked up the win in both games. He struck out seven in 3 1/3 innings
of relief in the second game to secure the 1-0 win. For the tournament, Godman had three wins and a save.
He didn’t allow a run in 15 1/3 innings. Bryce Robison combined with Godman on a three-hitter
in the second game. It was the first region title in school history, and secured a berth in the state tournament.
