Florida High School Baseball - First Academy wallops Orlando Christian Prep
March 23, 2021: Orlando, FL 32807 First Academy Eagles (Leesburg, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Orlando Christian Prep Warriors (Orlando, FL), 15-3 in a non-league test.
With the win, First Academy upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Foundation Christian Academy (Valrico, FL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Friday, March 26. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 8-1. Foundation Christian Academy won 18-0 in their recent non-league test against Bayshore Christian (Tampa, FL)
With the defeat, Orlando Christian Prep falls to 1-6 on the season. The Warriors travel to Central Florida Christian Academy (Ocoee, FL) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Thursday, March 25. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 0-7. Central Florida Christian Academy lost 18-0 in their recent league test against Foundation Academy (Winter Garden, FL)
Game Summary
Cherry Delivers Four Hits To First Academy Eagles Varsity Victory Over Orlando Christian Prep
Four hits from Bryce Cherry helped lead the way for First Academy Eagles Varsity over Orlando Christian Prep 15-3 on Tuesday. Cherry singled in the first, singled in the fourth, singled in the fifth, and singled in the sixth.
First Academy Eagles Varsity fired up the offense in the first inning. Jacob Pishko singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Bryan Burtoft took the win for First Academy Eagles Varsity. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out six. A number of pitchers entered the game as relief, with Sebastian Ponce De Leon, Pishko, Nathan Johnson, and Jackson Lafler all securing outs and ultimately the victory.
Miguel Rivera took the loss for Orlando Christian Prep. Rivera surrendered seven runs on eight hits over three innings, striking out one and walking zero.
First Academy Eagles Varsity collected 14 hits on the day. Cherry, Brock Jones, Bryson Ba