Griffins
| 05/07/25 vs Wake Prep Academy | 10-1 |
| 04/30/25 @ Roxboro Community | 7-0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Roxboro Community | 14-1 |
| 04/25/25 vs Wake Prep Academy | 10-0 |
| 04/21/25 vs Falls Lake | 12-2 |
| + 11 more games |
With a playoff win on the line, Oxford Prep rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They blew past the Wake Prep Academy Guardians 10-1. The win was familiar territory for the Griffins, who have now won 16 games in a row.
Jayce Elliott made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Davis Faulkner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Woodlief, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Oxford Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wake Prep Academy only posted an OBP of .280.
Oxford Prep's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Wake Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Oxford Prep will square off against East Bladen on Friday. The last three games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Wake Prep Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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