Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Pauls). They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the West Columbus Vikings on Friday. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by eight runs or more this season.
Calien Mcniell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mcniell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of St. Pauls' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jaylen Jacobs was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jaden Parker was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Bulldogs
| 03/21/25 vs West Columbus | 13 |
| 03/18/25 @ West Columbus | 11 |
| 03/14/25 @ Union Pines | 9 |
| 03/12/25 @ Lakewood | 12 |
| 03/06/25 @ Scotland | 7 |
| + 8 more games |
St. Pauls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Pauls and bumps their season record up to 4-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for West Columbus, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
St. Pauls and West Columbus could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. St. Pauls (ranked 312th) will meet West Bladen (ranked 28th) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, West Columbus will square off against Whiteville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 344 places (371 vs. 27).
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