In a gripping showdown, Fremont clinched a late-game 7-6 win against the West Michigan Aviation Academy on Saturday. The tension peaked in the bottom of the fifth inning when Blake Zerlaut's timely single broke the tie, propelling Fremont into the lead.

The game's narrative unfolded with the Packers knotting the score at six in the bottom of the third, capitalizing on an error and a wild pitch.

Seizing the moment, Fremont surged ahead in the fifth inning as Ben Mellema and Blake Zerlaut each delivered pivotal singles, igniting the scoreboard with a run apiece.

Ben Mellema emerged as the hero on the mound, claiming the win for Fremont. Across two and one-third innings, he stifled the opposition, surrendering a mere two hits and one unearned run while striking out two and issuing two walks.

Johnny Keena initiated Fremont's defensive efforts, pitching with determination but yielding five runs (three earned) over two and two-thirds innings, with five strikeouts and five walks.

Blake Zerlaut, Fremont's steadfast number seven hitter, led the charge with two hits in three at-bats. Ben Mellema, Blake Zerlaut, and Luke DeLong each contributed an RBI, while Brayden Crosley showcased his speed with two stolen bases. Fremont's aggressive baserunning yielded five stolen bases in total.

Looking ahead, Fremont braces for a showdown against Morley Stanwood in the final game of the Morley Stanwood Mohawk Classic on Saturday.