The Broadwater Academy Vikings will face off against the Northampton Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Broadwater Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Broadwater Academy will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Tidewater Academy on Thursday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 17-9 margin over the Warriors. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Chris 'Chai' Ames
| 04/03/25 @ Tidewater Academy | 6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Chincoteague | 2 |
| 03/13/24 @ Nandua | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Norfolk Christian | 1 |
Chris 'Chai' Ames made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tanner Wivell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Bennit Custis was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Broadwater Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are undefeated (3-0) when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Northampton didn't have quite enough to beat Bruton on Thursday and fell 6-5. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Broadwater Academy picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-4-1. As for Northampton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything went Broadwater Academy's way against Northampton in their previous matchup back in April of 2015, as Broadwater Academy made off with a 24-0 victory. Will the Vikings repeat their success, or do the Yellowjackets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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