Brook Hill knocks off Houston-Cypress Christian to win state championship | Sports

ARLINGTON – Karmen Miller led Brook Hill School to a 3-0 triumph over Houston-Cypress Christian in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III state championship game Saturday afternoon at the University of Texas in Arlington.

Miller launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning that proved to be the game-winning hit and was the winning pitcher of record.

In the circle at Allan Saxe Field, the junior pitched a complete game and limited the Lady Warriors to two hits. Miller struck out 14 and did not walk a batter.

For her combined efforts, she was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

Piper Moore, who joined teammates Landry McNeel, Maddie Matheny and Miller on the All-Tournament team, scored twice for the Lady Guard, who finished the year with a 12-3 record, under the direction of the head coach Anthony Springer.

Mylee Booth, Julianna Mize and McNeel each had a hit for the Lady Guard. Mize also ran.

KK Smith doubled for Cypress Christian.