Highland came out on top against Gonzaga on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Hawks walked away with a 6-3 win over the Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Matthew McCauley looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Quinn Peck was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025. Jake Gunning was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Hawks
| 03/11/26 @ Gonzaga | 6-3 |
| 03/10/26 vs Fredericksburg Christian | 13-0 |
| 05/17/25 vs Steward | 12-2 |
| 05/16/25 vs Atlantic Shores Christian | 15-7 |
| 05/12/25 vs Virginia Episcopal School | 5-1 |
The victory (which was Highland's fifth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Gonzaga, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Highland will head out to square off against Steward at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Gonzaga, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against St. Albans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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