After four games on the road, Norfolk Collegiate is heading back home. They will take on the Hampton Roads Academy Navigators at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Norfolk Collegiate sidestepped Norfolk Christian for a 7-5 victory.
Ronnie Boone made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Boone was also big at the plate, scoring two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ramsey Bugg, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. Ben Creekmore was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hampton Roads Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Christchurch School 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Sam Overman, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Norfolk Collegiate's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Norfolk Collegiate took their victory against Hampton Roads Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-1. Will Norfolk Collegiate repeat their success, or does Hampton Roads Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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