Porter-Gaud extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-4. They came up short against the Pinewood Prep Panthers, falling 17-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cyclones have suffered since March 19, 2025.
As for Pinewood Prep, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.2 runs this season.
For Pinewood Prep's part, Max Poulakis made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave Poulakis a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Watson, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Porter-Gaud will head out on the road to challenge Palmetto Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Palmetto Christian Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.43 runs per game on average), something Porter-Gaud will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pinewood Prep, they will host Northwood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.75 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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