Fishermen Sink Grizzlies 10-0 in High School Baseball

Ilwaco improves to 10-1 overall with dominant non-league win

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:43pm

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant blues, greens, and reds, depicting the dynamic motion and competition of a high school baseball game without any identifiable players or teams.A cubist interpretation of the Ilwaco Fishermen's dominant 10-0 victory over the Hoquiam Grizzlies, capturing the energy and action of the high school baseball matchup.Long Beach Today

The Ilwaco Fishermen baseball team cruised to a 10-0 shutout victory over the Hoquiam Grizzlies in a non-league matchup on Saturday, April 18th in Long Beach, Washington. Ilwaco sophomore Haddox Hazen belted his second home run of the season in the first inning, and the Fishermen never looked back, improving their overall record to 10-1 on the year.

Why it matters

Ilwaco, currently ranked 5th in the state RPI standings among 2B teams, has been dominant this season, with eight players batting over .400 through 11 games. This win over Hoquiam (1-9) showcases the Fishermen's offensive firepower and ability to win convincingly, even in non-league contests.

The details

Ilwaco senior starting pitcher Corbin Johnson delivered five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, while the Fishermen offense exploded for 10 runs. Sophomore Haddox Hazen hit his second home run of the year in the first inning, and teammate Dylan Pelas scored on a passed ball to give Ilwaco an early 2-0 lead that they would not relinquish.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Long Beach, Washington.

The players

Corbin Johnson

Ilwaco senior starting pitcher who threw five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits.

Haddox Hazen

Ilwaco sophomore who hit his second home run of the season in the first inning.

Dylan Pelas

Ilwaco senior who scored on a passed ball in the first inning to give the Fishermen an early 2-0 lead.

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What they’re saying

“Each time Hoquiam attempted to wrestle momentum from the home team, the Grizzlies were met with big plays, big hits and unrelenting pressure from all angles.”

— Luke Whittaker, Author

What’s next

Ilwaco (10-1) will travel to Warrenton on April 22, then host Ocosta on April 24 before traveling to Forks on April 28.

The takeaway

Ilwaco's dominant performance showcases their offensive firepower and ability to win convincingly, even in non-league contests. With eight players batting over .400 and a 10-1 overall record, the Fishermen are proving to be one of the top 2B baseball teams in the state.