The Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves are taking a road trip to square off against the Hamilton Heights Huskies at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell just short of Guerin Catholic by a score of 11-9 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Braves have suffered against the Golden Eagles since April 19, 2023.
Charlie Cotter
| 04/11/25 vs Cathedral | 4 |
| 04/15/25 @ Roncalli | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Guerin Catholic | 1 |
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory got a good showing from Charlie Cotter, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Cotter also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Braves are 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Anthony Suscha was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Ethan Norris was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Hamilton Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 5-2 to Tipton.
Hamilton Heights saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Hulen, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Hulen has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Hamilton Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hamilton Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
