For the second straight game, Highland Tech will face off against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. The Rams will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Gryphons at 6:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Highland Tech has three straight wins, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has ten straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, Highland Tech made easy work of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and carried off a 16-3 victory. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Coleman Schafer
| 03/11/25 vs Burns | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Cherryville | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Shelby | 2 |
| 02/24/25 vs North Gaston | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ East Gaston | 1 |
Coleman Schafer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Highland Tech is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-8 otherwise. Schafer was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erwing Soza, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Highland Tech: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-8 otherwise. Grayson Lunsford was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Highland Tech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Highland Tech, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
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