The home team had won the previous three meetings between University School and South, and University School kept the tradition alive. The Preppers walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Rebels on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Preppers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lucas Clavijo looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Bryce Fielding and Jack Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Fielding scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Nelson went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Nelson a new career-high. Justin Gilbert was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Preppers
| 04/12/25 vs South | 5-2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Chardon | 8-0 |
| 04/05/25 vs Louisville | 4-3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Kenston | 6-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Shaker Heights | 4-1 |
| + 11 more games |
University School's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for South, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University School will welcome Lake Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South, they will be playing at home against Mayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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