Valwood proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by six) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Valiants have posted since March 6th.
Joshua Skinner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brayden Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Valiants
| 04/02/26 vs Wilmington Christian Academy | 5-3 |
| 03/25/26 vs Baconton Charter | 7-1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Madison County | 11-1 |
| 03/23/26 @ St. John Paul II | 4-0 |
| 03/20/26 @ Tiftarea Academy | 18-5 |
| + 7 more games |
Valwood hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Valwood's record is now 13-1. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-5.
Valwood and Wilmington Christian Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in their respective state rankings. The Valiants will square off against David Emanuel Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (20 vs. 217). The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Valwood 2.8, the Eagles 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Wilmington Christian Academy (ranked 116th) will meet Calvary Christian (ranked 237th) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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