Baseball Recap: Jefferson Davis Academy Wins Going Away Against Whale Branch

Jefferson Davis Academy got themselves on the board against Whale Branch on Thursday, but Whale Branch never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Whale Branch Warriors. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Dalton Nix

Stolen Base

03/13/25 vs Whale Branch	2
03/11/25 vs Wardlaw Academy	1
02/29/24 vs Clarendon Hall	3

Reece Still and Dalton Nix were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Still pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Nix tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Still scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Nix scored a run and stole Two bases. That's the most stolen bases Nix has posted since back in February of 2024.

In other batting news, Corbin Perry and Will Stillinger did most of the damage at the plate: Perry scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Stillinger scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave Perry a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Landen Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

Jefferson Davis Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whale Branch struck out seven times.

The victory made it two in a row for Jefferson Davis Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Whale Branch, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.

Coming up, Jefferson Davis Academy will challenge Williston-Elko at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson Davis Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Williston-Elko's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Whale Branch, they will host Bridges Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.