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Five-run second inning powers Meridian past Nooksack Valley

Payne pitches complete game, Trojans beat Pioneers 5-1

April 2, 2024 8:37 p.m.

Meridian freshman pitcher Nate Payne stares down a Nooksack Valley batter Tuesday, April 2 in the first inning of the Trojans' 5-1 win in Everson. Payne tossed a complete game. — Meridian freshman pitcher Nate Payne stares down a Nooksack Valley batter Tuesday, April 2 in the first inning of the Trojans' 5-1 win in Everson. Payne tossed a complete game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian's dugout lets out a synchronized "hum babe" Tuesday, April 2, as Nooksack Valley senior pitcher Evan Brown deals during a loss to the Trojans. — Meridian's dugout lets out a synchronized "hum babe" Tuesday, April 2, as Nooksack Valley senior pitcher Evan Brown deals during a loss to the Trojans. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian senior Tyson Timmer smiles after putting the Trojans on the board with a two-run double. — Meridian senior Tyson Timmer smiles after putting the Trojans on the board with a two-run double. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley sophomore shortstop Matthew Blake gets caught with an in-between hop. — Nooksack Valley sophomore shortstop Matthew Blake gets caught with an in-between hop. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Nooksack Valley senior shortstop Kasey Newton tags a runner out at second base. — Nooksack Valley senior shortstop Kasey Newton tags a runner out at second base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

A Nooksack Valley player hunts down a foul ball in an adjacent field. — A Nooksack Valley player hunts down a foul ball in an adjacent field. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Sports Editor

Meridian’s five-run second inning fueled a 5-1 win for the Trojans over Nooksack Valley in Nor

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