Stamford, CT — By GameChanger Media Thursday's game against McMahon was a heartbreaker for Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings, as they lost the lead late in an 8-6 defeat. The game was tied at six in the top of the eighth when Rice singled, scoring two runs. Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings lost despite out-hitting McMahon 10 to seven. Jayden Jones led Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings with four hits. McMahon got on the board in the third inning after a steal of home scored one run. McMahon committed an error, which helped Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings tie the game at one in the bottom of the third. McMahon captured the lead, 3-1, in the top of the fourth after Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings committed an error, and Urena singled to the left side of the infield, each scoring one run. Aidan Mulcahey grounded out, which helped Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings tie the game at three in the bottom of the fifth. In the top of the sixth, McMahon broke up the tie when Schuldt singled, scoring two runs. Then a double by Hupkins followed to extend the lead to 6-3. Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings tied the game in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a single by Gavin Cooper, a single by Ian Ash, and an error. Justin Rosencrans started on the mound for Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings. The righty surrendered two hits and three runs (two earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out four and walking four. Weaver opened the game for McMahon. The righty surrendered eight hits and six runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking three. Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings tallied 10 hits in the game. Aidan Mulcahey, Gavin Cooper, and Ian Ash each drove in one run for Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings. Drew Babore collected two hits for Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings in four at bats. Christian Pellitier stole two bases. Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings stole five bases in the game. Rice and Schuldt were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for McMahon. McMahon had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Weaver and Waters led the team with two walks each. Rice and Hahn each stole multiple bases for McMahon. McMahon ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 11 stolen bases for the game. Next up for Westhill Junior Varsity Vikings is a game against Norwalk on Friday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.