
Green Knights
04/29/25 vs Bellows Free Academy | 12-7 |
04/24/25 @ Champlain Valley Union | 8-5 |
04/17/25 vs Saranac | 22-4 |
04/15/25 vs Burr & Burton | 17-1 |
Rice Memorial strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets. While the Green Knights didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Landon Merchant made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Merchant was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Rice Memorial got a massive performance out of Ricky Carroll, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those RBI were Carroll's first of the season. Oliver Quong was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Rice Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Rice Memorial pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rice Memorial will face off against St. Johnsbury Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bellows Free Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Middlebury at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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