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TSSAA baseball: One year after early postseason exit, Goodpasture wins first state title since 2012





Goodpasture players celebrate with the Division II-A state title trophy after beating Northpoint Christian 12-1 on Friday.Casey Gower / Main Street Nashville

Goodpasture players celebrate with the Division II-A state title trophy after beating Northpoint Christian 12-1 on Friday.Casey Gower / Main Street Nashville

MURFREESBORO – Jim Carter made a deal with his Goodpasture baseball team on May 8, 2021.

The Cougars had just lost back-to-back games to CPA and Middle Tennessee Christian in the Division II-A Middle Region tournament, bringing an abrupt end to their 31-win season and state title hopes.

Goodpasture coaches and players were permitted about 45 minutes to stew on the disappointment. That was their agreement.

“This journey started 387 days ago,” Carter said. “When we walked out of that clubhouse, we moved on. We owned it and got ready for the next thing.”

The next thing turned out to be a championship season.

Goodpasture (41-5) run-ruled Northpoint Christian 12-1 in a winner-take-all situation Friday afternoon to capture the ninth state title in program history and first since 2012.

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

“It’s the best feeling in the world,” senior outfielder Tyler Jones said. “We worked so hard to get to this point. Starting from last year on May 8, we made sure (to be ready) for this moment right here.”

Northpoint Christian (30-11) made Goodpasture earn its trophy the hard way.

The Trojans plated six runs in the first two innings of game one and held on for a 7-6 win to force the if-necessary title game. Logan Harrell flew out to the warning track in center field to end the opener, but the Cougars didn’t fold.

“We were hitting towards the end of the first game, and we knew we could take that energy to the next game,” senior shortstop Trace Anderson said. “We kept fighting and chipping away at it.”

Harrell ditched his catcher’s equipment and took the mound for the second game on two days’ rest. Despite throwing 68 pitches on Tuesday, the junior was sharp against Northpoint Christian and allowed just three hits and one run over five innings of work.

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

“It was mostly adrenaline,” Harrell said. “I knew I had a job (to do), and I didn’t want to let my seniors down.”

Tanner Lane helped the Cougars start game two in ideal fashion, blasting a two-run home run over the wall in center field in the top of the first inning. From there, the offensive fireworks continued.

“For that ball to go over, it did kind of open us up a little bit,” Carter said. “After that first game we recognized how difficult it was going to be today (hitting into the wind). Tanner absolutely hammered it.”

Goodpasture batted around in the top of the fifth and exploded for six runs. The Cougars used station-to-station baseball – with three walks, four singles and a hit by pitch – to bring the 10-run mercy rule into effect.

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

“Everyone got involved,” Jones said. “The energy was there, and everyone was just having fun. Those are the moments you live for.”

The past was on Carter’s mind in the emotional moments that followed Goodpasture’s victory. The team’s press box in Madison features plaques commemorating all eight previous state championship teams that were coached by legends like Jim Wilson, Jeff Forehand and Richie Estep.

This year’s group will be immortalized in the same way.

“I can tell you what their records were and who everybody is in the (team) pictures,” Carter said. “To think that these guys are going to have their place on that wall with an unbelievable historic season – I’m proud of them. They’re very deserving.”

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture senior Trace Anderson scores a run during a 12-1 win over Northpoint Christian on Friday at MTCS.Casey Gower / Main Street Nashville

Goodpasture senior Trace Anderson scores a run during a 12-1 win over Northpoint Christian on Friday at MTCS.Casey Gower / Main Street Nashville

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Jonah SmithsonCasey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Jonah SmithsonCasey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Jaron ElkinsCasey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Jaron ElkinsCasey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower - CaseysPhotography.co

Goodpasture Christian School defeats Northpoint Christian in the final game of the TSSAA State Championship on 5/27/22 at Middle Tennessee Christian School with a final score of 11 to 1.Casey Gower – CaseysPhotography.co

 

 

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