Braiden Croteau hit a two-run double and Keegan Thibodeau struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings, leading the eighth-seeded Hawks (9-8) over the ninth-seeded Flyers (9-8) in a Class C South prelim at Hiram.

Bryce Stacey put Sacopee in front for good with an RBI double in the first inning.
Chandise Wells helped fuel the offense with three hits.

Nico Herrera had two hits for Waynflete/NYA.