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StoryMount Vernon claims 3A baseball crown with 14–6 win over Kennewick, first title since 1992
Mount Vernon overpowered Kennewick 14–6 at Parker‑Faller Field to capture the Washington 3A state championship — the program’s first since 1992 and third overall. [1] The Bulldogs finished 25–3 and closed the season on a 20‑game winning streak. [1] Bode Webb went 3‑for‑3 with six RBIs, Dylan Jacobs launched a three‑run homer, and Moises Lucatero added three hits, while senior shortstop Xavier Neyens drew four walks and logged four innings of relief. [1] The city celebrated on June 4 with a downtown parade as hundreds lined First Street and Neyens hoisted the trophy from a fire truck. [2] Coach Tony Wolden praised the group’s togetherness, and while five seniors graduate — including Neyens, Lucatero and Jacobs — much of the lineup returns. [2]
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StoryBulldogs finish unbeaten in league, clinch No. 1 seed with 9–4 win over Ferndale
Mount Vernon sealed an unbeaten league slate and clinched the No. 1 seed for the 3A District 1 tournament with a 9–4 victory over Ferndale on May 1. [1][2] Baird Brewer supplied the knockout swing with a three‑run home run as the Bulldogs pulled away. [1] The result followed wins of 10–0 over Blaine on Apr. 30 and 7–1 over Lynden Christian on Apr. 28. [2] With the bracket set, the Bulldogs head into districts in pole position. [1]