University School waltzed into their match on Wednesday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Western Reserve Academy Pioneers a 16-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Preppers, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Slater Schoaf looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jack Nelson and Deacon Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Jack went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Deacon went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and two stolen bases. Those two runs gave Jack a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sal Prolizo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
University School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Preppers
| 04/30/25 vs Western Reserve Academy | 16-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 7-1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Orange | 9-3 |
| 04/12/25 vs South | 5-2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Chardon | 8-0 |
| + 14 more games |
University School's win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Western Reserve Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
University School and Western Reserve Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. The Preppers will face off against Holy Name at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (40 vs. 260). Meanwhile, Western Reserve Academy (ranked 56th) will meet Medina Christian Academy (ranked 476th) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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