Norfolk Christian had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the StoneBridge Cavaliers on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Ambassadors also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Colby Payne
| 03/19/25 vs Oscar Smith | 6 |
| 03/07/25 @ First Baptist School | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs TEACH Homeschool | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Norfolk Collegiate | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Colby Payne made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Norfolk Christian is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-11 otherwise. Payne was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ryan Lengkeek was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was DJ Howell, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Norfolk Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Norfolk Christian's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for StoneBridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
As of now, neither Norfolk Christian nor the Cavaliers have any future games scheduled.
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