Mahar baseball rallies from 5-run deficit to beat Athol

Senators score 10 runs to overcome early deficit in crosstown rivalry game

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:25am

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The Mahar Regional High School baseball team overcame a 5-run deficit to defeat crosstown rival Athol 10-9 in a dramatic comeback victory. Brayden Ketola delivered a clutch 2-run single in the bottom of the 6th inning to give Mahar the lead and secure the win.

Why it matters

This game highlights the intense rivalry and competitiveness between the two local high school baseball programs, as well as Mahar's resilience and ability to battle back from a large early deficit.

The details

Mahar fell behind 7-2 early but chipped away at the lead, scoring 8 unanswered runs in the 5th and 6th innings to complete the comeback. Ketola's 2-run single in the 6th proved to be the difference, as Mahar held on for the 10-9 victory.

  • The game was played on March 31, 2026.

The players

Brayden Ketola

A Mahar Regional High School baseball player who delivered the game-winning 2-run single in the 6th inning.

Mahar Regional High School

The high school baseball team that rallied from a 5-run deficit to defeat crosstown rival Athol.

Athol High School

The crosstown rival high school baseball team that Mahar defeated in the comeback victory.

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The takeaway

This game showcases the intense rivalry and competitive spirit between the Mahar and Athol high school baseball programs, as well as Mahar's ability to overcome adversity and rally for a dramatic victory.