Cadillac, MI — Sparks collected three hits in four at bats, but Cadillac Varsity Vikings lost to Escanaba Varsity Eskymos 9-6 on Friday. Sparks singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fifth inning. A single by Brandsma put Cadillac Varsity Vikings on the board in the bottom of the first. Escanaba Varsity Eskymos captured the lead, 3-1, in the top of the second when Pastorick singled, scoring one run, and Ison tripled, scoring two runs. Cadillac Varsity Vikings jumped into the lead in the bottom of the second when an error scored one run, Hellowell singled, scoring two runs, and Brandsma singled, scoring one run. Cadillac Varsity Vikings added one run in the third after Escanaba Varsity Eskymos committed an error. Escanaba Varsity Eskymos took the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Fields walked, Pastorick walked, Escanaba Varsity Eskymos scored on a wild pitch, and Rymkos walked, each scoring one run. Grinnell began the game for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. The starter allowed nine hits and five runs over four innings, striking out three and walking two. Arnt started on the bump for Escanaba Varsity Eskymos. The hurler surrendered seven hits and six runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking two. Cadillac Varsity Vikings collected nine hits in the game. Sparks and Brandsma each collected three hits for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. Hellowell and Brandsma each drove in two runs for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. Sparks stole three bases. Cadillac Varsity Vikings turned one double play in the game.