The Riverview East Academy Hawks will challenge Spencer Center at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Riverview East Academy's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Spencer Center has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Riverview East Academy blew Taft out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Monday Taft got their revenge. The Hawks fell just short of the Senators by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since April 6, 2024.
Ethan Waters
| 04/28/25 @ Taft | 9 |
| 04/24/25 @ Shroder Paideia Academy | 4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Gamble Montessori | 9 |
| 04/12/25 @ Shroder Paideia Academy | 0 |
Ethan Waters put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Marquise Alexander was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Alexander is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Aiden McGuire, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Spencer Center came up short against Gamble Montessori on Monday, falling 18-6.
Jay Wilfong made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Alex McNeill was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Riverview East Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Spencer Center, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverview East Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .558. However, it's not like Spencer Center struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Riverview East Academy couldn't quite finish off Spencer Center in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 10-8. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
