Altus Pitcher Bounces Back with Shutout Win

Cole Adams blanks Lawton High School in Bowman tournament victory.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fractured, multi-angled motion of a high school baseball pitcher's delivery, conveying the dynamic energy and skill of the sport.Altus pitcher Cole Adams' resilient performance helps his team advance in the prestigious Bo Bowman tournament.Altus Today

Altus pitcher Cole Adams had a tough outing in his first game of the Bo Bowman baseball tournament, hitting four batters. But he bounced back strong in his next start, pitching a complete game shutout to lead his team to a 13-6 victory over Lawton High School.

Why it matters

The Bo Bowman tournament is a prestigious annual high school baseball event in Oklahoma, and Adams' ability to rebound from a poor performance shows his resilience and the team's depth. Altus is looking to make a deep playoff run this season.

The details

After struggling with his control in the first game, Adams was able to find his rhythm against Lawton High School. He went the full seven innings, striking out 8 batters and not allowing a single run to cross the plate.

  • The Bo Bowman baseball tournament took place over the past weekend.
  • Adams' rough outing against Eisenhower was on the first day of the tournament.
  • His shutout win over Lawton High came the following day.

The players

Cole Adams

The starting pitcher for the Altus high school baseball team.

Brady Davis

The head coach of the Altus high school baseball team.

Lawton High School

The opposing team that Adams and Altus defeated 13-6.

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What they’re saying

“I told Cole to not get discouraged and to stay prepared, because I knew he had the stuff to bounce back strong.”

— Brady Davis, Head Coach, Altus High School Baseball

What’s next

Altus will look to continue their momentum from this tournament win as they head into the state playoffs in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Adams' ability to rebound from a rough outing and lead his team to a decisive victory showcases the resilience and depth of the Altus high school baseball program, making them a team to watch as the postseason approaches.