John Paul II Catholic gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Liberty Christian Academy Heat with a sharp 15-3 victory. The Saints haven't had any issues with the Heat recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Adam Donofrio made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Donofrio was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Max Mason
| 02/25/25 vs Liberty Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/11/24 @ Grace Christian | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Coastal Christian | 2 |
| 05/07/24 vs Thales Academy Rolesville | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Arendell Parrott Academy | 1 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, John Paul II Catholic got a massive performance out of Max Mason, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. What's more, Mason posted three hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was JT Williams, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
John Paul II Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .438.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Paul II Catholic will venture away from home to take on Thales Academy Rolesville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against The Oakwood School at 4:00 p.m. on March 6th. Liberty Christian Academy has now lost seven straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 16.
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