Greenbrier Christian Academy has won seven straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Cape Henry Collegiate has won seven straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators will host the Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins at 5:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Isle of Wight Academy 18-0. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Gators considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Jackson Okonkwo
| 03/11/25 vs Isle of Wight Academy | 2 |
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Jackson Okonkwo was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave him a new career-low in hits. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other pitching news, Zach Tew and Luke Davenport dominated on the mound. Tew tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Davenport pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Thomas Conrad, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tyson Moravec, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Greenbrier Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Isle of Wight Academy only posted an OBP of .062.
Meanwhile, Cape Henry Collegiate got the win against TEACH Homeschool on Tuesday by a conclusive 10-0. The victory continues a trend for the Dolphins in their matchups with the Beach Breakers: they've now won three in a row.
Trajan Taylor looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Cape Henry Collegiate let Chris Martinez and Reid Downs run wild. Martinez scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-4, while Downs scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 3-for-4. Harley Matela was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Greenbrier Christian Academy came up short against Cape Henry Collegiate in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 4-0. Will Greenbrier Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
