The Loudon High School baseball team had a full week of baseball as they competed in the District 5-3A Tournament over the past week and weekend at Bill Thompson Baseball Field.
The Redskins started off the tournament on the right foot with a one-sided 14-4 win over Lenoir City High School on Thursday, May 2.
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