Late RBI from Willis lifts Troup to 15th straight win

Troup baseball extends region winning streak with narrow 3-2 victory over Upson-Lee

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:50am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school baseball game, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives creating a dynamic, abstract visual.Troup High School's gritty 15th straight win showcases the Tigers' championship resolve on the diamond.LaGrange Today

The Troup High School baseball team extended its winning streak to 15 games with a narrow 3-2 victory over region opponent Upson-Lee on Thursday. Junior catcher Brady Willis delivered the game-winning RBI single in the sixth inning to lift the Tigers, the reigning 3A state champions, to the hard-fought win.

Why it matters

Troup's impressive 15-game winning streak has the Tigers firmly in control of their region standings as they look to defend their state title. The close victory over Upson-Lee shows the team's grit and ability to win tight games, an important quality for a championship contender.

The details

Troup took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Brady Willis reached home on an error, and the Tigers doubled their advantage in the third when Carson Walker scored on another Upson-Lee error. However, the Troup offense struggled uncharacteristically, recording just six hits - their fewest in a game since February 28. It was Willis who provided the game-winning hit, delivering a sixth-inning RBI single that proved to be the difference. Senior pitcher Cason Spears closed out the game, pitching the final two innings without allowing a hit.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Troup's 15-game winning streak dates back to February 28, 2026.

The players

Brady Willis

A junior catcher for the Troup High School baseball team who delivered the game-winning RBI single in the sixth inning.

Carson Walker

A Troup High School baseball player who scored a run in the third inning to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead.

Cason Spears

A senior pitcher for the Troup High School baseball team who pitched the final two innings without allowing a hit to secure the 3-2 victory.

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What they’re saying

“The good times show no signs of slowing down any time soon for the Troup baseball team.”

— Ethan Strang, Author

What’s next

Troup will look to extend its 15-game winning streak when it faces its next region opponent.

The takeaway

Troup's ability to grind out a close victory over a region foe, despite an uncharacteristically quiet offensive performance, demonstrates the Tigers' championship pedigree as they defend their 3A state title.