Winona High School baseball team drops two games to Nettleton

Winona was held hitless in the 24-0 loss on Friday, while losing 17-2 on Tuesday in Region 4-3A play.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:22pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the field, players, and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.A cubist interpretation of the struggles faced by the Winona High School baseball team in their recent losses to Nettleton.Winona Today

The Winona High School baseball team suffered two losses last week against Region 4-3A opponent Nettleton High School. On Friday, Winona was held hitless in a 24-0 defeat. Pitcher Kentrell Crawford (0-1) took the loss, going 2 1/3 innings and giving up 12 runs, 10 of them earned, on five hits while walking five and striking out one. On Tuesday, Winona lost 17-2 to Nettleton.

Why it matters

The losses drop Winona's record in Region 4-3A play, making it more difficult for the team to qualify for the state playoffs. Winona has struggled this season, and these lopsided defeats to a conference rival highlight the challenges the program is facing.

The details

In Friday's 24-0 loss, Nettleton held Winona hitless. Kentrell Crawford (0-1) took the loss for Winona, going 2 1/3 innings and giving up 12 runs, 10 earned, on five hits while walking five and striking out one. Jake Pearson relieved Crawford but failed to record an out. On Tuesday, Winona lost 17-2 to Nettleton.

  • The games were played last week, with the 24-0 loss occurring on Friday and the 17-2 defeat taking place on Tuesday.

The players

Kentrell Crawford

The Winona High School pitcher who took the loss in Friday's 24-0 defeat, going 2 1/3 innings and giving up 12 runs, 10 earned, on five hits while walking five and striking out one.

Jake Pearson

The Winona High School pitcher who relieved Crawford in Friday's game but failed to record an out.

Nettleton High School

The Region 4-3A opponent that defeated Winona High School 24-0 on Friday and 17-2 on Tuesday.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

Winona High School's baseball team is struggling this season, as evidenced by these lopsided losses to conference rival Nettleton. The team will need to regroup and find a way to be more competitive in order to have a chance at making the state playoffs.