The Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons will face off against the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 18) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Jackson Day 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gryphons have posted since March 17, 2025.
Holden Austin
| 03/26/26 @ Jackson Day | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Sugar Creek Charter | 3 |
| 03/17/26 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs Piedmont Community Charter | 2 |
| 03/09/26 vs Mountain Island Charter | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
The team relied heavily on Holden Austin, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is undefeated when Austin posts three or more hits, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tate Black, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and three runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.2.
Pinnacle Classical Academy couldn't beat Union Prep Academy on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the sixth inning. The Eagles came up short against the Polar Bears, falling 15-8. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jake McNeilly was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. Jackson Houser was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Pinnacle Classical Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Gryphons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
