Late surge powers Beauregard in high-noon duel versus Beulah

Hornets score four runs in the sixth inning to defeat cross-county rival Bobcats 6-1

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:33am

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Beauregard High School defeated Beulah High School 6-1 in a high school baseball matchup on March 26. The Hornets (5A) scored four runs in the sixth inning to pull away from the Bobcats (3A) after the game was tied 2-1 earlier in the frame. Dylan Daugherty and Carson Davis each drove in two runs in the decisive inning for Beauregard, which improved to 8-6 on the season.

Why it matters

This cross-county rivalry game between two Alabama high school baseball programs highlights the competitive nature of small-town sports, where local bragging rights and community pride are on the line. The late-inning heroics also showcase the ability of the Beauregard team to respond under pressure and secure an important win as they prepare to enter the heart of their conference schedule.

The details

Beauregard jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, with Aziah Murphy and Ace Watson scoring runs. Beulah cut the deficit to 2-1 in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Devin Suggs. But Beauregard then broke the game open with a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth, highlighted by two-RBI singles from Dylan Daugherty and Carson Davis. Davis also had five strikeouts on the mound for the Hornets.

  • The game was played on March 26, 2026.
  • Beauregard scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning.
  • Beulah scored one run in the top of the sixth inning to make it 2-1.
  • Beauregard scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 6-1 lead.
  • The win improved Beauregard's record to 8-6 on the season.

The players

Dylan Daugherty

A player for Beauregard High School who drove in two runs with a single in the sixth inning to help the Hornets pull away.

Carson Davis

A player for Beauregard High School who drove in two runs with a single in the sixth inning and also recorded five strikeouts on the mound.

Braydon Tapley

A player for Beulah High School who scored a run and had five putouts in the game.

Devin Suggs

A player for Beulah High School who recorded an RBI on a sacrifice fly and had seven putouts.

Seth Nolen

The head coach of the Beauregard High School baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“The effort, intensity and those kinds of things have never been a question with them, although our bats have always been an adventure at times. We didn't have any errors and walked four, which isn't awful, threw strikes and made the plays we were supposed to make. Hopefully this carries over into Saturday and next week.”

— Seth Nolen, Head Coach, Beauregard High School

“Our bats have been down all year — that's what's been stopping us from being really good — but we've started to pick them back up, and now we're feeling really good about them. We knew we had to be ready even though we're on spring break and don't have school. We didn't do anything but practice. We were focused and showed up, got ready for this game and did what we were supposed to do.”

— Carson Davis, Player, Beauregard High School

What’s next

Beauregard will look to carry the momentum from this win into their next game on Saturday and the start of their conference schedule next week.

The takeaway

This rivalry game between Beauregard and Beulah showcased the competitive spirit and determination of both high school baseball programs, with Beauregard's late offensive surge proving to be the difference. The win should give the Hornets confidence as they enter the heart of their season and look to make a push for the playoffs.