PHOTOS: Pitching lifts Etowah against North Paulding in GHSA Game 1

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PHOTOS: Pitching lifts Etowah against North Paulding in GHSA Game 1

Matthew Sharman, a big right-hander who has signed with Georgia, pitched in and out of danger all night and helped Etowah defeat North Paulding 2-1 in the opener of the best-of-three Class 6A championship series Tuesday.

Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman and Etowah Eagles center fielder Trevor Condon celebrate with teammates after defeating North Paulding 2-1 during Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles center fielder Trevor Condon makes a catch on the run during the 6th inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville, Ga., on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Etowah faced North Paulding. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles center fielder Trevor Condon falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch during game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An umpire reviews the bat from Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman during the 7th inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Etowah faced North Paulding. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

North Paulding Wolfpack fans react in the stands during Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagle players gather around their head coach Greg Robinson on the mound during game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

North Paulding Wolfpack first baseman Luke Dolsen reaches for an unsuccessful bunt during the second inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles center fielder Trevor Condon prepares for his batting turn during the second inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles players celebrate with first baseman Carson Moore after his run during the second inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles third baseman Colin Anderson gets safe in second base during the second inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

North Paulding players celebrate at the dugout after Wesley Moering scores the first run during Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

North Paulding Wolfpack utility Wesley Moering scores on a wild pitch from Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman during the first inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

North Paulding Wolfpack utility player Wesley Moering reacts after his double during the first inning of game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman reacts after a wild pitch during the first inning of Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

Etowah Eagles pitcher Matthew Sharman and Etowah Eagles center fielder Trevor Condon celebrate with teammates after defeating North Paulding 2-1 during Game 1 of the Class 6A GHSA baseball finals at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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