Photo Provided Hundred pitcher Christian Fluharty holds the ball after firing a no-hitter against Valley on Monday.

PINE GROVE — Baseball has perhaps the richest history of any sport.

Every night at the ballpark could allow fans an opportunity to witness something they’ve never seen before.

Hundred pitcher Christian Fluharty did something of that nature on Monday night as he struck out 21 batters and walked none en route to throwing a no-hitter in a 6-0 triumph over Valley.

Altogether, Fluharty faced 22 batters and was only one hit batsman away from firing a perfect game that would have included all strikeouts. The defense had no errors because the opposing offense never put the ball in play.

“About halfway through the game I realized I had a no-hitter and that they hadn’t put the ball in play,” Fluharty said. “I was confident though. I had my team and my coaches behind me keeping me calm and my friends and family were there cheering me on.”

Fluharty worked all offseason long and his diligent effort paid off, especially with two pitches in particular.

“My fastball and slider were about all I threw,” Fluharty said. “I worked a lot in the offseason because baseball is a pretty big hobby of mine.”

When the final out was recorded, a called-third strike of course, Fluharty took in the moment.

“It was amazing,” he said. “I remember getting that last call and my whole team rushed toward me and everybody in the crowd was cheering. I’m just so thankful to have my teammates and coaches behind me cheering me on and giving me the push to do it. It was a great feeling.”

It was a moment that his coach, Jason Sleeth, will not soon forget.

“He’s a good kid and he deserves this,” Sleeth said. “He was cruising along and was only at 68 pitches at the end of the fifth. That’s when I started thinking about what was at stake. It was a once-in-a-lifetime game and I am very proud of him.”

The battery of Fluharty and catcher Evert Johnson obviously were on the same page defensively, but the two teammates also led the team on offense.

Johnson blasted a two-run home run and Fluharty provided four hits — two singles and two doubles — to go with two RBI in the victory.

Cameron 2, Madonna 1

CAMERON — Coy Angel struck out 19 and walked just three, while also delivering a double and a RBI at the plate as Cameron defeated Madonna.

Lance Hartley turned in two hits, Isaac Ball doubled in a run and Adam Angel added a double for the Dragons.

Parkersburg 6, John Marshall 4

PARKERSBURG — Jacob Coffield doubled, delivered two singles and two RBI but John Marshall fell on the road to Parkersburg.

Ethan Neely drove in a run for the Monarchs and Jacob Korngiver added a double.

SOFTBALL

University 3, John Marshall 0

MORGANTOWN — Kadence Pettit struck out seven and walked just one for John Marshall but the Monarchs fell on the road to University.

Tyler Consolidated 3, Magnolia 1

NEW MARTINSVILLE — Sydney Scott garnered two hits for Magnolia but Tyler Consolidated plated two runs in the seventh to defeat the Blue Eagles.

Weir 11, Wheeling Park 3

WEIRTON — The Weir High softball team remained undefeated on the young season, improving to 4-0 with a win over Wheeling Park at home.

Coach John Leary’s club again got a couple of key blasts to pull away, ending the game by the mercy rule in six innings.

The biggest hit came in the bottom of the fifth when Liv Baker, who also had a triple in the game, blasted a grand slam.

Kylie Dean also smacked a solo homer, while Liv Rosnick and Rayna Hoover each singled twice and drove in a run.

Madison Angus continued her strong start in the circle, going the distance while fanning 11 and walking just one while yielding the three runs on seven hits.

Shelby Crow had a two-run homer for the Patriots, who got all of their runs in the top of the fourth to take a 3-2 lead at the time, before the Red Riders answered with three in the bottom half.

Fayth Kozlowski also plated a run for Park, while Mary Derrow knocked three singles.

The Red Riders are scheduled to travel to Linsly on Wednesday.

TENNIS

Park Girls Roll

WHEELING — The Wheeling Park girls shut out University 7-0 as Taylor Broadwater, Towne Moores, Taylor Andrews and Kayla Clatterbuck all earned singles wins for the Patriots.

Braeden Keen claimed a win for the Park boys in singles action.