Fort Hill Defeats Southern in 5-2 Victory

Pitcher Brauer throws complete game for No. 3 Fort Hill over No. 5 Southern

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:14am

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The No. 3 ranked Fort Hill High School baseball team defeated the No. 5 ranked Southern High School in a 5-2 victory on Monday. Fort Hill pitcher Brauer threw a complete game, leading his team to the win after a series of comebacks earlier in the season.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two top-ranked high school baseball teams in the region highlights the competitive nature of the local sports landscape and the talent of players like Brauer who can lead their teams to important victories.

The details

Fort Hill took a more comfortable route to victory on Monday compared to their earlier comebacks this season. Pitcher Brauer threw a complete game, holding Southern to just 2 runs and leading Fort Hill to the 5-2 win over their cross-town rivals.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Fort Hill High School

The No. 3 ranked high school baseball team that won the 5-2 victory.

Southern High School

The No. 5 ranked high school baseball team that lost 5-2 to Fort Hill.

Brauer

The Fort Hill pitcher who threw a complete game to lead his team to victory.

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The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two top-ranked local high school baseball teams showcases the talent and competitiveness of the regional sports landscape, with standout players like Brauer leading their teams to important wins.