Baseball Recap: Scholars Guild Academy Makes It 13 in a Row at Home

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

02/25/25 vs Trinity Classical	23
04/01/25 vs Trinity Prep	19
03/31/25 @ Johnson Ferry Christian Academy	15
03/13/25 @ Skipstone Academy	15
03/17/25 @ Young Americans Christian	14

Scholars Guild Academy put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They never let the North Georgia HomeSchool Tribe get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.

Ty Newton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Scholars Guild Academy let Sebastian Kenny and Henry Rumble run wild. Kenny scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Rumble scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Rumble has become a key player for Scholars Guild Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Will Pittman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Scholars Guild Academy's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games. As for North Georgia HomeSchool, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

Scholars Guild Academy will challenge Victory Baptist at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for North Georgia HomeSchool, they will welcome Upstate at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.