Durham Academy took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Neuse Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Durham Academy had just enough and edged out Neuse Christian Academy 8-7 on Friday. This was payback for the Cavaliers, who suffered a 14-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Stella Teis
| 03/28/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy | 10 |
| 03/26/25 @ Southern School of Energy and Sustainability | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ North Raleigh Christian Academy | 6 |
| 03/06/25 vs Durham School of the Arts | 5 |
| 03/04/25 vs Jordan | 3 |
Stella Teis made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Durham Academy let Claire Lynch and Whitney Wiles run wild. Lynch scored a run and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Wiles scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those four hits gave Lynch a new career-high. Emerson Windram was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Durham Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .485. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .357 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Durham Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5-1.
Coincidentally, Durham Academy and Neuse Christian Academy will both be playing Ravenscroft the next time they take the field. Durham Academy will host Ravenscroft at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, while Neuse Christian Academy will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on April 7.
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