Oxford Prep gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans with a sharp 13-2 victory. For the Griffins, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 win the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Bryson Preddy and Jayce Elliott made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Preddy pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Elliott struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Preddy scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Elliott scored three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Preddy posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
Davis Faulkner
| 02/27/25 vs Kerr-Vance Academy | 3 |
| 04/30/24 vs Eno River Academy | 2 |
| 04/29/24 @ Louisburg | 2 |
| 04/02/24 vs Franklin Academy | 2 |
| 04/24/24 @ Granville Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Davis Faulkner was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Hunter Woodlief, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Oxford Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kerr-Vance Academy only posted an OBP of .231.
Kerr-Vance Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Oxford Prep is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will take on Franklin Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Wake Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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