The third seed Union Cougar baseball team started their 3A State run Saturday hosting a pod site taking on the Summit Academy Bears.
The Bears lead most of the game building a 17 to 9 lead, then a nine run sixth inning by the Cougars capped off by a two run double by Rayden Deets gave them a one run advantage. The Bears responded with a run in the top of the seventh to tie the game. The Cougars then loaded the bases and Brady Mecham drew a two out walk to beat the Bears 19-18. Deets also hit a grand slam in the game.
Richfield beat American Leadership 12-4 to face the Cougars Saturday afternoon.The Wildcats took off to an early lead and held on to beat the Cougars 16-13.

The Cougars will head to Bingham High school Thursday to take on Manti.

The Union Cougar baseball team split their games with Juab last week, beating them at home 9-8 then losing at Juab 9-3.
The Cougars start their 3A State run Saturday hosting a pod site taking on Summit Academy. Richfield and American Leadership round out the pod. Juab that the Cougars split with enter the tournament as the number one seed.