Fairgrove, MI — Even though Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings collected seven hits to Caseville's six, they still fell 12-9 on Thursday. Kent Bernia led Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings with three hits. Bernia collected three hits in three at bats in the loss. Bernia tripled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings opened the scoring in the first after Deegan Walstead drew a walk, scoring one run. B Nugent singled to left field, which helped Caseville tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings took the lead in the top of the second inning after Caseville dropped a third strike, Bernia singled, and Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Caseville tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a double by C Smith, an error, and an error. A ground out by Colton Donovan gave Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings the lead, 6-5, in the top of the third. Caseville took the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings committed an error, Smith singled, R Martin doubled to center field, L Terwillinger singled down the right field line, and Nugent grounded out, each scoring one run. Avian Graves opened the game for Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings. The righty gave up six hits and 12 runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking six. B Terwillinger stepped on the mound first for Caseville. The pitcher allowed seven hits and nine runs (eight earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking eight. Donovan led Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Walstead and Joel C. led the team with two walks each. Bernia, Donovan, Walstead, and C. each stole multiple bases for Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings. Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings ran wild on the base paths, tallying 16 stolen bases for the game. Smith led Caseville with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Caseville had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. L Feltner, Terwillinger, and R Bond led the team with two bases on balls each. M Dufty, Martin, and Terwillinger each stole multiple bases for Caseville. Caseville stole 10 bases in the game. Caseville were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Bond made the most plays with six. Akron-Fairgrove Varsity Vikings play at home on Monday against Peck in their next game.