The Kernels won six of their nine first-round matches on Thursday, including all three doubles matches. But points proved harder to come by in the later rounds of doubles play.
No. 9 Mitchell twice leveled the contest in regulation after falling behind by one goal, but couldn't find a response to No. 8 Pierre's overtime score.
The Tigers freshman played steady golf down the stretch to become the first Harrisburg Class AA boys individual state champion, while helping with the team title, as well.
Newborg was part of a four-way tie atop the leaderboard after Monday concluded but outperformed the other three co-leaders on Tuesday to claim the individual crown, while Vermillon had the low team score on both days of the tournament and sailed to the team title.
