The Knights and Mustangs were locked in a pitcher’s duel on Monday afternoon at Newport High, with the Knights winning the battle 2-1.

Newport senior Billy Sahlinger was the hero, tossing a complete-game, allowing just five hits and one run while hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth that proved to be the difference.

Redmond’s Adam Cline also pitched well, allowing just one other hit besides the Sahlinger home run, while walking just one.

The Mustangs dropped to 0-3 in league play and 0-6 overall and will continue the search for their first win on Wednesday at home against Issaquah, first pitch at 6 p.m.

Growls rally, beat Cedar Park

The Overlake-Bear Creek Growls, the new name for combined Grizzlies’ and Owls’ teams, rallied from a 2-0 deficit to plate seven unanswered runs in a 7-2 win over the Cedar Park Christian Eagles on Monday night.

Growls’ starter Matt Kaiser pitched well, going the distance while striking out six, while he and Chris Finkelson both notched two hits on offense.

Cedar Park’s Josh McIntyre led the offense for the Eagles, going 2-for-3.

The win improved the Growls to 3-0 in 1A Emerald City League play and 5-1 overall, while the Eagles fell to 1-2 in league.