Walsingham Academy got themselves on the board against Norfolk Collegiate on Thursday, but Norfolk Collegiate never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Mighty Oaks. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Mighty Oaks: they've now won nine in a row.
Drew Weddington
| 05/01/25 vs Norfolk Collegiate | 8 |
| 04/25/24 @ Norfolk Collegiate | 6 |
| 04/16/24 vs Steward | 5 |
| 04/18/24 vs Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 4 |
| 04/23/25 vs Lakewood | 3 |
Drew Weddington was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Chandler Howlett was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Hamilton Adams was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Walsingham Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Norfolk Collegiate only posted an OBP of .286.
Walsingham Academy's record now sits at 15-8-1. As for Norfolk Collegiate, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-13.
Looking ahead, Walsingham Academy will welcome Benedictine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk Collegiate does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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