The Bishop O'Connell Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Wando Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Bishop O'Connell is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Bishop O'Connell came out on top against Our Lady of Good Counsel on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run seventh inning. The Knights took their game against the Falcons 10-7.
Shota Fogus
| 03/30/26 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel | 9 |
| 03/25/26 vs Highland | 8 |
| 03/20/26 vs St. Anne's-Belfield | 7 |
| 03/09/26 vs Saint John Paul the Great Catholic | 7 |
| 03/11/25 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel | 7 |
Shota Fogus looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Chaz Walker was a standout: he fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Woda, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Bishop O'Connell lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Our Lady of Good Counsel didn't launched any.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wando). They put the hurt on Cane Bay with a sharp 14-1 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Cobras: they've now won four in a row.
Evan Johnson was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Brian Culbertson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Bishop O'Connell's record now sits at 10-1. As for Wando, their record is now 5-8.
Bishop O'Connell's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. The Knights have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Wando, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bishop O'Connell continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
