DeMatha faced The Heights in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Stags walked away with an 8-3 victory over The Heights. That's more bragging rights for the Stags, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grayson Candy
| 03/24/26 vs The Heights | 6 |
| 03/19/26 vs Bishop Ireton | 2 |
| 03/10/26 @ Towson | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Archbishop Carroll | 3 |
| 04/05/25 vs Bishop McNamara | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Grayson Candy tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2025.
On the hitting side, Zach Perlin was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Franklin Zerpa also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
DeMatha pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for The Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-6-1 record this season.
DeMatha will take on Bishop O'Connell at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for The Heights, they will be playing at home against DC International at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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