Kalamazoo, MI — Portage Northern Huskies Varsity defeated Hackett Catholic Prep Irish Varsity 12-0 on Wednesday as six pitchers combined to throw a shutout. CJ Russell induced a double-play from Nick Verduzco to finish off the game. Portage Northern Huskies Varsity got things started in the first inning. Sam Carlisle drew a walk, scoring one run. Portage Northern Huskies Varsity scored six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by Portage Northern Huskies Varsity was led by Jacob Martin, Ethan Getting, Antonio Parsayar, Jackson Barnard, and Alex Downey, all driving in runs in the frame. One bright spot for Hackett Catholic Prep Irish Varsity was a single by Verduzco in the fourth inning. Cane Mack led things off on the mound for Portage Northern Huskies Varsity. Mack went one inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out two and walking zero. Preston Cosby was on the hill for Hackett Catholic Prep Irish Varsity. The righty surrendered six runs on three hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Kyler Higgins and Brooks Basler entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one and two-thirds innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively. Russell led Portage Northern Huskies Varsity with two hits in two at bats. Portage Northern Huskies Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field. Dawson Gaynor had nine chances in the field, the most on the team. Russell led Portage Northern Huskies Varsity with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.