Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Greenbrier Christian Academy is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will host Greenbrier Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3.4, Greenbrier Christian Academy 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Virginia's top teams: Walsingham Academy, who was ranked 12th at the time (Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was ranked 11th). Nansemond-Suffolk Academy fell just short of Walsingham Academy by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Angelillo, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Greenbrier Christian Academy). Their pitchers stepped up to hand Broadwater Academy a 24-0 shutout on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Gators in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won five in a row.
Jon Cullipher made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Luke Davenport looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Greenbrier Christian Academy let Thomas Conrad and Tucker Rupe run wild. Conrad went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Rupe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, Rupe posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Langston, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Greenbrier Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season. Greenbrier Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Greenbrier Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy couldn't quite get it done against Greenbrier Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Will Nansemond-Suffolk Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
