Gryphons
| 04/14/26 @ Mountain Island Charter | 0-12 |
| 04/10/26 @ Asheville School (Independent) | 16-4 |
| 04/07/26 vs Bethel Christian Academy | 7-0 |
| 04/02/26 vs Queen's Grant | 16-0 |
| 04/01/26 vs Pinnacle Classical Academy | 8-10 |
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy dropped down to 8-6 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 12-0 to the Mountain Island Charter Raptors. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Gryphons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Tucker Hackett got Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy off to a strong start despite the final result, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hackett has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
As for Mountain Island Charter, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-6. Considering they have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Mountain Island Charter's side, Tucker Belcher was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Belcher has posted since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Parker Ford was incredible, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Brody Thomas was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Mountain Island Charter will both be playing Queen's Grant the next time they take the field. The Gryphons will head out to face the Stallions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Raptors will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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