Varsity Baseball

The Warriors traveled out to High Point on Friday to face High Point Christian Academy in the second round of the state playoffs. The Warriors got out in front early with an RBI single by freshman Layton Bilderback that scored junior Luke Fuller. Senior Warren Beard that drove in junior Luke Nelson setting up a two nothing lead early. The Warriors fought hard playing great defense in the field highlighted by a great run down catch by Senior Ford Everett. The High Point offense was just too much for the Warriors though as they took the lead in the third and never gave it up. The Warriors fought throughout the game making High Point fight for their win. The Warriors lost by a score of 2-12. Head Coach Joe Lebeda came into the huddle after the game and talked about how much he appreciated the team, the seniors and the season. Assistant Coach Alan Hinnant also emphasized these points showing the bond of the team. The Warriors thank the seniors for their time and dedication to the program and look towards next year and to build off the positive momentum from this season. 

The Warriors had their first playoff game in four years on Tuesday and did not disappoint. The Warriors traveled to Cary Christian for their third matchup of the season. The Warriors came hungry for a rivalry win and a chance to advance in the state playoffs. The Warriors offense came to play combining for 14 hits and 21 runs on the day. In the third inning tied at 1, a lead off single by Senior Logan Reeg got the ball rolling as the Warriors put up 11 runs in the inning. Logan Reeg put the game away in the fourth, with the bases loaded Reeg hit an absolute moonshot to dead center for a grand slam, Reeg finished the day with 5 RBI’s. Seniors Paxton Williams and Warren Beard also both had 3 RBI’s a piece while Senior Peter Fox and Freshman Layton Bilderback had 2 RBI’s each. Senior Ford Everett pitched a complete game only allowing 4 earned runs, striking out 4 and walking 0 batters. The Warriors won the game 21-6. The Warriors face the number 1 seed High Point Christian on the road this Friday.

The Warriors had their senior night game this Friday against Parrott Academy. All the seniors started for the Warriors and played the whole game putting up a valiant effort. Parrott jumped out to an early 9-3 lead in the top of the fourth inning, but the Warriors came storming back scoring five runs in the bottom half of the fourth to bring it within one run before tying the game at 9 a piece in the fifth. The Warriors hit the cover off the ball today tallying thirteen hits on the day, a season high. Seniors Warren Beard, Paxton Williams, Ford Everett and Logan Reeg all got on base multiple times, setting up the offense to score and continue rallies that kept them in the game. Warren Beard drove in two runs and Ford Everett drove in three. Senior Peter Fox also drove in a run while scoring one himself while holding down centerfield with stellar defensive play. Along with all the seniors Junior Luke Fuller had himself a night. Fuller went four for five hitting with two doubles and a triple. The Warriors fought hard throughout the game keeping it close and never letting up. Unfortunately the warriors fell by a score of 11-10 but they fought to the very last out. Thank you to all the seniors who have played their last regular season game for the warriors. Their names can now be seen on a home plate shaped plaque in the warriors dugout for all to see with a new tradition started by head coach Joe Lebeda. The Warriors look to win their first playoff game this upcoming Tuesday when they travel to Cary Christian.

The Warriors had a home game against Grace Christian on Tuesday. The Warriors sent Freshman Layton Bilderback to the mound where he had an impressive performance going six innings, striking out 6 batters and only allowing four runs. He also hit well at the plate going 1 for 3. Senior Warren Beard also impressed in the field making smooth plays at second base. The Warriors fell to Grace Christian 7-1 and look to finish the regular season with a win on Senior night this Friday. 

The Warriors ended the week with a matchup against Trinity Academy. The Warriors came out the gates swinging scoring two runs and never looked back. Senior Ford Everett stood out on the mound pitching a complete game and only allowed one run. In the fifth inning Everett stepped up to the plate with two runners on. He then proceeded to smash a 1-1 pitch into the next county with the first home run of the season. The Warriors piled on 11 runs to secure their first victory of the season.