Marengo Academy romps in season opener

Marengo Academy opened its 2016 season in dominating fashion Tuesday with a 16-0 skunking of Sumter Academy in a contest that lasted only three innings.

Adam Sellers pitched three no-hit innings, striking out eight for the win. He also went 2-for-2 at the plate with a pair of singles. Hayden Huckabee was 2-for-2 with a home run and a double. Robert Tutt was 3-for-3 with three singles while Andrew Martin went 2-for-2 with two singles.

The Longhorns are set to play again Thursday against Escambia in the Clarke Prep tournament.