Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lawrence Academy). They were the clear victors by a 19-1 margin over the Northeast Academy Eagles on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Nike Wiggins was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Winston Warren was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Haiden Little also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Lawrence Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northeast Academy struck out seven times.
Warriors
| 03/27/25 vs Northeast Academy | 19-1 |
| 03/24/25 @ Northeast Academy | 17-1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Pungo Christian Academy | 5-1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Pungo Christian Academy | 5-4 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Lawrence Academy, bringing their record up to 5-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Northeast Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Lawrence Academy has already played their next match, an 8-6 defeat against Arendell Parrott Academy on the 28th. As for Northeast Academy, they will square off against Pungo Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pungo Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Northeast Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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