Wagener-Salley took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bamberg-Ehrhardt, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The War Eagles skirted past the Red Raiders 3-2. For the War Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 victory the Red Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Gavin Starnes
| 04/02/25 vs Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 11 |
| 03/11/25 vs Calhoun County | 9 |
| 03/18/24 @ North | 9 |
| 03/04/24 vs Calhoun County | 8 |
| 03/21/25 vs Horse Creek Academy | 5 |
Gavin Starnes made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
Wagener-Salley is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Bamberg-Ehrhardt, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Wagener-Salley will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Williston-Elko at 6:00 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Bamberg-Ehrhardt, they will host American Leadership Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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