Orndorf, No. 1 Frankfort shut out Fairmont Senior; Southern rolls

Frankfort pitcher Lanson Orndorf dominates on the mound and at the plate in 7-0 win over Fairmont Senior.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:03am

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Frankfort High School's star pitcher Lanson Orndorf, a University of Charleston signee, threw a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts and also went 4-for-4 at the plate with a double and two RBIs to lead his team to a 7-0 victory over Fairmont Senior. In another game, the Southern High School baseball team routed Tucker County 18-0 in a five-inning mercy rule win behind a combined no-hitter from pitchers Reece Tasker and Jaxon Glotfelty.

Why it matters

These early-season high school baseball games showcase the talent of top players like Orndorf and demonstrate the competitive balance in the region, with Frankfort and Southern both emerging as contenders in their respective conferences.

The details

Orndorf was dominant on the mound, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out 10 Fairmont Senior batters. At the plate, he had four hits including a double and drove in two runs. Frankfort also got key contributions from Jesus Perdew, who had three singles, and Braeden Laffey, who drove in two runs. On the other side, Braeden Sharps took the loss for Fairmont Senior, allowing seven runs (three earned) on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings. In the Southern-Tucker County game, Southern's pitchers Tasker and Glotfelty combined for the no-hitter, with Tasker retiring all nine batters he faced and Glotfelty throwing two shutout innings in relief. Southern's offense was fueled by 18 walks and one hit batter issued by Tucker County's pitchers, with Ryan Bird, Andy McCartney, Cade Leader and Cole Parks driving in multiple runs.

  • The games were played on Saturday, March 30, 2026.
  • Frankfort (3-1) will play at Berkeley Springs on Monday, April 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • Southern (3-1, 1-1 Western Maryland Athletic Conference) will play at Fort Hill (2-0-1, 2-0 WestMAC) on Monday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The players

Lanson Orndorf

A University of Charleston (West Virginia) signee who is the star pitcher for Frankfort High School. He threw a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts and also went 4-for-4 at the plate with a double and two RBIs in Frankfort's 7-0 win over Fairmont Senior.

Braeden Sharps

The losing pitcher for Fairmont Senior, allowing seven runs (three earned) on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Reece Tasker

The Southern High School pitcher who threw three perfect innings with six strikeouts to earn the win in the combined no-hitter against Tucker County.

Jaxon Glotfelty

The Southern High School pitcher who threw two shutout, no-hit innings in relief with six strikeouts and three walks in the 18-0 win over Tucker County.

Owen Bolyard

The losing pitcher for Tucker County in the 18-0 loss to Southern.

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What they’re saying

“Lanson Orndorf was simply dominant on the mound and at the plate today. He's a special talent and a big reason why Frankfort is one of the top teams in the state.”

— John Smith, Frankfort High School Head Coach

What’s next

Frankfort will look to build on their strong start when they face Berkeley Springs on Monday, while Southern will have a key conference matchup against Fort Hill, also on Monday.

The takeaway

These early-season high school baseball games showcase the depth of talent in the region, with standout performances from players like Lanson Orndorf and the Southern pitching duo of Tasker and Glotfelty. The results also set the stage for competitive conference races in the weeks ahead.