If Hampton Roads Academy was riding high fresh off their 12-6 takedown of Catholic on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Navigators fell 7-4 to the Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins on Tuesday. The Navigators haven't had much luck with the Dolphins recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Hampton Roads Academy got a good showing from Paul Bennett-Northam, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bennett-Northam has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hampton Roads Academy saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Williams, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Hampton Roads Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Cape Henry Collegiate, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hampton Roads Academy will welcome Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Navigators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Cape Henry Collegiate, they will take on Hickory at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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