The Jefferson J-Hawks collected a pair of easy victories Thursday night against Waterloo West, 11-0 and 11-1, in a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader at the Jefferson field.

Both games ended early due to the 10-run mercy rule.

The second-ranked J-Hawks raised their records to 22-6 overall and 14-4 in the conference. They have a one-game lead over Iowa City West (13-5) in the Valley Division standings with eight games left in the MVC campaign.

Connor VanScoyoc tossed a one-hit shutout in the 11-0 victory in the opener. He struck out seven batters and walked one in the five-inning game.

Jared Eivins drove in three runs for Jefferson in the first game. Caleb Stekl had two hits. Brayden Frazier, Cam Frazier, Colon Knox and Jacob Beaton scored twice.

Jarred Wood pitched five strong innings for the J-Hawks in the second game. He allowed one run on four hits, with six strikeouts and two walks.

Lucas Larson went 3-for-3 and scored three runs for Jefferson in the nightcap. Brayden Frazier was 2-for-2 with three RBIs. Colton Knox went 2-for-3 and scored twice. Eivins collected two RBIs and Manny Olutunde scored two runs.

Waterloo West fell to 3-19 overall and 3-15 in the conference.

GAME 1

Waterloo West  000 00 -  0

Jefferson          063 2x - 11

W - C. VanScoyoc. L - Jobes.

GAME 2

Waterloo West  010 000 -  1

Jefferson          062 012 - 11

W - Wood. L - Brustkern.