Baseball Recap: Heritage Academy Victorious

Heritage Academy took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Grace Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 win over the Knights on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since April 8, 2025.

Caleb Wise

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/24/26 vs Grace Academy	7
05/06/25 @ Martinsburg	6
05/01/25 vs Boonsboro	6
04/25/25 @ Mount Airy Christian Academy	6
05/17/25 @ Grace Academy	5

Caleb Wise made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Heritage Academy is undefeated when Wise posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Micah Wilson, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. What's more, he posted three runs, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. Noah Wilson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Heritage Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .447. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grace Academy only posted a batting average of .273.

The win made it two in a row for Heritage Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Grace Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Heritage Academy will face off against Shalom Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Flames' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grace Academy, they will challenge Mercersburg Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.