Trojans on a roll as playoffs near

The Lamar County Trojans have 10 of their last 11 games after disposing of the Eagles Landing Golden Eagles Thursday by a score of 5-1.Senior pitcher Blane Parker got the win, going seven innings. He gave up two hits with six strikeouts and only one walk.Second baseman Eric Cooper had a great day defensively in backing up Parker.Top Trojan hitters were Michael Sneed (3-4), Calvin Adams (2-4), Marc English (1-3), Keaton Brown (1-3) and Trent Nix (1-4).After the regular season finale at Spencer High in Columbus, the Trojans will prepare for the postseason.Barring any freak occurrences in the standings, Lamar will play at Blessed Trinity in the first round of the playoffs on May 8. The Titans are the number two seed from Region 6AA.The Trojans and Titans will square off ina doubleheader Friday. A third decisive game would be played Saturday if needed.