North Catholic had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Obama Academy of International Studies Eagles by a score of 7-6. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Obama Academy of International Studies, the win got them back to even at 3-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 29, 2025.
For Obama Academy of International Studies' part, Luke Ehman and Jordan Brazier made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Ehman pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Brazier tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Ehman went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double, while Brazier went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Myers, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Obama Academy of International Studies' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't).
Coming up, North Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Carrick at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 13 runs per game this season. As for Obama Academy of International Studies, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Kiski School at 7:00 p.m. on April 7.
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