While Langtree Charter Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Elkin Buckin' Elks by a score of 7-2 on Thursday. The Lions have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Buckin' Elks, too.
Tanner Lewis and Aiden Gelpke made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lewis struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Gelpke tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (zero). At bat, Lewis scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Gelpke scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Gelpke is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton Roschke, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Lions
| 03/13/25 @ Elkin | 7-2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Bradford Prep | 10-4 |
| 03/03/25 @ Union Academy | 4-1 |
| 02/28/25 @ North Mecklenburg | 20-1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Central Academy | 5-0 |
Langtree Charter Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Elkin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4.
When Langtree Charter Academy and Elkin next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Langtree Charter Academy will take on Community School of Davidson and their three-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Langtree Charter Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Elkin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Elkin will try to stop North Stokes' five-game winning streak when they meet at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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