Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Greenbrier Christian Academy). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Broadwater Academy Vikings a 24-0 shutout on Thursday. The Gators haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Jon Cullipher made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Luke Davenport looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Thomas Conrad and Tucker Rupe did most of the damage at the plate: Conrad went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Rupe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Rupe has posted since back in April of 2024. Isaac Camarena also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Greenbrier Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .515 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Gators
| 03/27/25 @ Broadwater Academy | 24-0 |
| 03/25/25 @ Granby | 13-1 |
| 03/22/25 @ Steward | 16-0 |
| 03/22/25 @ Collegiate | 9-4 |
| 05/07/24 @ Isle of Wight Academy | 16-2 |
| 05/02/24 @ Norfolk Academy | 2-1 |
Greenbrier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Broadwater Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
Coming up, Greenbrier Christian Academy will square off against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Greenbrier Christian Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Broadwater Academy, they will challenge Norfolk Collegiate at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk Collegiate has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something Broadwater Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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