Cole Taylor helps Raiders cruise past Rocket City

Moore County High School sweeps season series against Rocket City Academy

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:34pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.The Raiders' offensive explosion against Rocket City Academy showcases their ability to dominate opponents on the diamond.Lynchburg Today

The Moore County High School Raiders defeated the Rocket City Academy Rockets 15-5 on Friday, led by a strong performance from Cole Taylor who went 3-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases. The Raiders' offense exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning to put the game out of reach, with Kohlby Williams, Deacon Liles, and Jace Deal all driving in runs during the outburst.

Why it matters

This victory allows the Raiders to complete a season sweep of Rocket City Academy, demonstrating the team's offensive firepower and ability to overcome early deficits. The win also keeps Moore County in contention for a strong finish to their season as they prepare to face off against Eagleville next.

The details

Cole Taylor led the Raiders' offensive onslaught, recording three hits and two stolen bases. Jace Deal, Jose Garcia, Cody Burton, Deacon Liles, Kohlby Williams, and Nick Smith also contributed multiple hits as Moore County piled up 18 total. Rocket City grabbed an early lead but couldn't overcome the Raiders' eight-run fourth inning. Carter Zerhusen got the win on the mound for Moore County, with Braylynn Hill coming in relief and striking out four over three frames.

  • The Raiders defeated Rocket City 15-5 at home on April 3.
  • The Raiders defeated Rocket City 15-5 on the road on April 10.

The players

Cole Taylor

A standout player for the Moore County High School Raiders, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases in the victory over Rocket City.

Kohlby Williams

A Raiders player who doubled home two runs during the team's eight-run fourth inning outburst.

Deacon Liles

A Raiders player who doubled home two runs during the team's eight-run fourth inning outburst.

Jace Deal

A Raiders player who drove in a run during the team's eight-run fourth inning outburst.

Andrew Cook

A Rocket City player who doubled to give his team an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“This victory allows the Raiders to complete a season sweep of Rocket City Academy, demonstrating the team's offensive firepower and ability to overcome early deficits.”

— Tabitha Evans Moore, Author

What’s next

Moore County returns to action on Friday against Eagleville in Rutherford County. They return home on Monday with the first game in the Eagleville series.

The takeaway

The Raiders' convincing victory over Rocket City, including an eight-run fourth inning, showcases the team's offensive depth and ability to bounce back from early deficits. This sweep sets them up well as they prepare to face off against Eagleville in their next matchups.