Overlake-Bear Creek baseball to play for state berth

Overlake-Bear Creek baseball advanced through the first round of the 1A Tri District tournament with an 8-4 win against Nooksack Valley on Thursday at Marymoor Park.

Overlake-Bear Creek baseball advanced through the first round of the 1A Tri District tournament with an 8-4 win against Nooksack Valley on Thursday at Marymoor Park.

Peter Perkins’ three-run home run gave the Growls a 4-0 lead in the third inning and helped starter Ben Kelleran improve to 6-0.

The Growls will next play Coupeville at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Bellingham for a state berth.