Baseball Recap: University Prep Triumphs

While University Prep didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Redding Christian Lions on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

Waylon Stripling made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.

David Wenham

Runs

03/08/25 vs Oroville	3
03/04/25 @ Trinity	3
03/01/25 vs McKinleyville	3
03/28/25 vs Redding Christian	2
03/26/25 @ Las Plumas	2
+ 5 more games

In other batting news, David Wenham was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. University Prep is 5-1 when Wenham posts two or more runs, but 2-3-1 otherwise. Luca Snell was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

University Prep's record is now 7-4-1. As for Redding Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

University Prep and Redding Christian will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. University Prep will take on rival Lassen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Redding Christian is set to face off against their familiar foe Weed at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.