The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans will face off against the Durham Academy Cavaliers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Kerr-Vance Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Durham Academy will be coming in after a loss.
On Thursday, Kerr-Vance Academy needed a bit of extra time to put away Harrells Christian Academy. They won by a run and slipped past the Crusaders 8-7. The win was familiar territory for the Spartans, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Jaxton Stokes
| 04/24/25 vs Harrells Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Halifax Academy | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Cape Fear Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Faith Christian | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Jaxton Stokes was incredible, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run. He also got three hits, which is notable because Kerr-Vance Academy is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 4-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Thomas Wilson, who went 3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Durham Academy came up short against Ravenscroft on Thursday, falling 11-1. The Cavaliers have struggled against the Ravens recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Amare Burrus made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Durham Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10.
Kerr-Vance Academy might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Durham Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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