While Shroder Paideia Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-4), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Aiken Falcons on Wednesday as they made off with a 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Tremell Metz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with six stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Carlito Houston was a standout: he got on base in two of his three plate appearances with seven stolen bases and one run. Houston is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Ja'Rod Reynolds was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.
Jaguars
| 04/23/25 vs Aiken | 12-2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Gamble Montessori | 35-12 |
| 04/18/25 vs Woodward | 10-9 |
| 04/17/25 @ Hughes | 12-9 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Shroder Paideia Academy, bringing their record up to 5-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.3 runs over those games. As for Aiken, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Shroder Paideia Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-5 victory against Riverview East Academy on the 24th. As for Aiken, they are taking a road trip to face off against Western Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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