The Ben Lippen Falcons will be taking part in a tournament against the Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Ben Lippen comes in on three and Hilton Head Christian Academy on five.
Ben Lippen had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Irmo on Saturday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Yellow Jackets with a sharp 12-4 win. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.
Matthew Bishop
| 04/12/25 @ Irmo | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Augusta Christian | 2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Jupiter | 0 |
| 03/04/25 vs Northside Christian Academy | 1 |
Matthew Bishop made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sean Lee was a standout: he fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Ty Fajardo was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Ben Lippen lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hilton Head Christian Academy was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged out John Paul II 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted against the Golden Warrriors since April 25, 2022.
Like Ben Lippen, Hilton Head Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Chip Hetzel. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Hetzel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Slaide Burd was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jackson Richardson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Hilton Head Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Ben Lippen, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ben Lippen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Hilton Head Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
