Loudon shuts out McMinn Central

Nathan Hickman delivers a pitch Monday against McMinn Central. Hickman allowed no runs in two innings, striking out four.

The Loudon High School Redskins shut out McMinn Central 2-0 Tuesday afternoon thanks to a stellar pitching and defensive effort.

Loudon’s defense shined in the second inning when catcher Evan Scott ended the top of the second with a throw out at first base on a missed bunt attempt by McMinn Central.