Oxford Prep had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eno River Academy Bobcats a 17-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-4 on Tuesday.
Jayce Elliott made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025.
Gaige Riddle
| 04/10/26 vs Eno River Academy | 2 |
| 03/11/26 @ Southern School of Energy and Sustainability | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Roxboro Community | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Falls Lake Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Gaige Riddle was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tanner Abbott, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Oxford Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .321 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Oxford Prep's record is now 9-3. As for Eno River Academy, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oxford Prep will host Southern School of Energy and Sustainability at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eno River Academy, they will welcome Falls Lake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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