The Lenoir City High School baseball team dismantled the Sequoyah Chiefs 13-1 in the District 5-3A play-in game Wednesday night.
The game was a swift one as Lenoir City jumped out to an early lead and continued to keep the offensive pressure up at the plate. As a result, the Panthers run-ruled their opponent in just five innings.
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