Sunset beat Sunrise

Sunset beats Sunrise

Sunset beat Sunrise, Sounds absurd? But, this happens in D-I baseball match between sunset and sunrise. The star performer of the game is Legacy’s LeCates. Hayden LeCates did not play on premiere team this season but, this did not stop this man to show his best talent on field and lead the sunset to win over sunrise. Hayden LeCates showed that he belongs to the best Southern Nevada players. "It feels pretty nice, actually, because we’re usually on the other end,” LeCates said of Legacy. “And it felt nice to score some runs, have good pitching, good defense."

LeCates hit the ball so hard from the middle of the bat and uplifted the scoreboard from 8-7 and they were now ahead than sunrise. With the help of LeCates they score another 3 points to defeat sunrise and pull away the match. "I thought I was going to be nobody," LeCates said. "Just get a hit, maybe. It feels really good. I was expecting to play second base later in the game. I wasn’t expecting to do this well at the plate."

Well finally Sunset gave rise to sun and sunrise remains stagnant and easily allow sunset to take over on them. But, Surely Legacy Hayden LeCates will always remember his performance and we hope he deliver some more of these shots. Sunset and Sunrise match was exciting and breathtaking, everyone involved in game was just hoping to be it little more tough.

 

[Simran Rai]

The D-I baseball clash between Sunset and Sunrise delivered a surprising and poetic twist, as Sunset emerged victorious in a game filled with grit, momentum swings, and a standout performance by Legacy’s Hayden LeCates. Despite not playing on the premier team throughout the season, LeCates showcased remarkable composure and talent under pressure, cementing his place among Southern Nevada’s emerging baseball talents. His impactful batting performance turned the tide of the game, propelling Sunset from a narrow 8-7 lead to a commanding victory with three additional runs. The timing, execution, and energy brought by LeCates underscored how crucial individual brilliance can be in defining the outcome of a high-stakes match.


The narrative of LeCates overcoming limited playtime to deliver a game-defining performance adds an inspirational layer to this already dramatic contest. His own reflections—expecting to just contribute modestly but ending up steering his team to victory—illustrate the unpredictability and charm of high school baseball. For Legacy and its community, this win is not just another tick in the scoreboard but a symbol of resilience and emerging promise. The match itself served as a reminder that sports often defy logic and expectation. In this case, Sunset outshined Sunrise—figuratively and literally—delivering a game to remember.​