Lions rally to capture District Championship
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Manila Coach Steve Milligan didn't relish the idea of facing his former coach, Tuckerman's Morgan Gilbert, in the championship game of the 3A-3 District Tournament Saturday night at Piggott, but thanks to a big night at the plate by senior centerfielder Frankie Cowgill, the Lions rallied from a two-run deficit to defeat the Bulldogs 5-4 for their second consecutive district title.