Luke Martin struck out 12 and drove in a run to help Mt. Pulaski get by Tuscola 2-1 in a Class 1A Regional Championship on Saturday in Tuscola.

Martin tied the game at 1-1 in the first with an RBI base hit, and in the second, Eric Cooper scored Preston Cowan on a sac fly, proving to be the game-winner for the Hilltoppers. 

Martin threw 116 pitches and faced five over the minimum. 

Chance Payne was 1-for-3 with a double while Aaron Volle finished 1-for-2 for Mt. Pulaski. 

The Hilltoppers advance to take on GCMS on Wednesday at 4 pm in Arcola.