Broadwater Academy hasn't had much luck against Greenbrier Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Vikings will head out to square off against the Gators at 4:30 p.m. Broadwater Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Broadwater Academy will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Arcadia on Thursday. The Vikings came out on top against the Firebirds by a score of 10-6.
Izid Tountas made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Teddy Seybolt looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has become a key player for Broadwater Academy: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-5-1 otherwise.
Aidan Fuller
| 04/17/25 @ Arcadia | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Chincoteague | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Northampton | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Tidewater Academy | 2 |
Back at the plate, Aidan Fuller was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eli Destro, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Greenbrier Christian Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with 13 straight wins... but they left with 14. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Landsharks.
Like Broadwater Academy, Greenbrier Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Jack Bonney. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Bonney was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Watson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Alijah Trone was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's record is now 17-1. As for Broadwater Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Broadwater Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Greenbrier Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Broadwater Academy might still be hurting after the 24-0 defeat they got from Greenbrier Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
