- A quick start by Kuna was snuffed as the Sandpoint Bulldogs went on to win 12-6 in the opening round of the 4A State Baseball Tournament at Rodeo Park Thursday.

| May 20, 2004 9:00 PM

CALDWELL

Quinn Walkington, who led the Bulldogs with three hits, had a two-RBI triple in the second inning to help put Sandpoint en route to that victory.

"Everybody is playing great as a team," said Sandpoint head coach Dave Siemsen. "The guys were kind of jittery and Kuna scored four runs in the first inning. But then they refocused and did a real nice job controlling the game."

Brent Scott, Adam Hodges and Chris Karle each finished with two-RBI.

Kuna (16-11) drops into the consolation bracket and faces Century (9-12). Meanwhile, Sandpoint (14-11) advances to the semifinals against Madison (17-9) at 4 p.m. today at Rodeo Park in Caldwell.

Kuna 100 001 1 — 6 7 4

Sandpoint 233 004 X — 12 9 2

Holloway and Eymer; Noah Hawkins, Jeremy Way (6) and Chris Karle.

HITS: K — Durant 2, Hovas 2, Holloway 3, Anders. Spt — Walkington 3, Klontz, Scott 2, Hodges, Karle, Crabb. 3B — Walkington.