The Covenant School is 0-6 against Highland since April of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Eagles will welcome the Hawks at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (The Covenant School 3.7, Highland 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
The Covenant School took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Anne's-Belfield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Saints 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
McKinley Pattie
| 04/28/26 vs St. Anne's-Belfield | 3 |
| 04/21/26 vs Virginia Episcopal School | 1 |
| 04/17/26 vs Woodberry Forest | 1 |
| 04/13/26 vs Grace Christian School | 2 |
| 04/10/26 @ Norfolk Christian | 2 |
| 04/02/26 @ North Cross | 3 |
Brennan Dalton and McKinley Pattie dominated on the mound. Dalton tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits, while Pattie tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, Pattie posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since April 2nd.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jonathan Albert, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Highland beat DeMatha 4-1 on Monday.
Matthew McCauley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ethan Hudson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Quinn Peck was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Highland's win bumped their record up to 16-7. As for The Covenant School, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
The Covenant School's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Highland, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will The Covenant School continue to outrun the ball?
The Covenant School couldn't quite get it done against Highland in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 as they fell 5-0. Will the Eagles 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.
