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Lions One Win From History After Beating Nazareth in State Semis

  • This throw from Reid Gross to Parker Vitek at first just beat the Nazareth runner. Photos by Jeff Wick
    This throw from Reid Gross to Parker Vitek at first just beat the Nazareth runner. Photos by Jeff Wick
  • Fayetteville catcher Logan Fritsch readies to make a catch on a pop-up Wednesday as pitcher Reid Gross backs up the play as insurance.
    Fayetteville catcher Logan Fritsch readies to make a catch on a pop-up Wednesday as pitcher Reid Gross backs up the play as insurance.
  • Fayetteville shortstop Travis Gully is ready and waiting to tag this runner out trying to steal.
    Fayetteville shortstop Travis Gully is ready and waiting to tag this runner out trying to steal.
  • Fayetteville’s Logan Fritsch motions back to the dugout as he stands on third base after his second triple of the semifinal.
    Fayetteville’s Logan Fritsch motions back to the dugout as he stands on third base after his second triple of the semifinal.
  • Fayetteville shortstop Travis Gully reacts after making a diving snag of a line drive Wednesday.
    Fayetteville shortstop Travis Gully reacts after making a diving snag of a line drive Wednesday.
  • Fayetteville’s Keagan Supak dives back into first base during a pick-off attempt Wednesday.
    Fayetteville’s Keagan Supak dives back into first base during a pick-off attempt Wednesday.
  • Fayetteville’s Reid Gross, pitching his way to a complete game two-hit shutout Wednesday.
    Fayetteville’s Reid Gross, pitching his way to a complete game two-hit shutout Wednesday.
  • A Fayetteville fan holds up a sign Wednesday.
    A Fayetteville fan holds up a sign Wednesday.
The Fayetteville high school baseball team is one win away from the school’s third state baseball title. The Lions beat Nazareth 4-0 Wednesday afternoon in a state semifinal match at Dell Diamond. That set the stage for Thursday’s state title game at 9 a.m. against Kennard (14-5) back in Round Rock. Freshman Reid Gross took the mound for the Lions Wednesday and pitched a complete game three-hit…

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