Varsity Baseball

Our Varsity Baseball Team opened up their playoff run at home against Thales Academy of Apex on Tuesday, May 9th.  Our Warriors were locked in from the opening pitch.   All of our athletes were in sync, communicating well, and hustling.  Grey McMahon led the team with 3 hits with two RBI's and Davis Crowder added two hits with two RBI's. Grey McMahon started on the mound throwing a solid 4 innings, only giving up two runs. Preston Cheek came in for the final 3 three innings only giving up 1 run. The play of the game was made by John Thagard in the top of the fourth.  John made a game saving catch with the bases loaded only limiting Thales to one run.  "I am so proud of our team. This marks our third first round win in the past three years.  We are looking forward to traveling to Asheville Christian Academy for our second-round game on Thursday, May 11th. Hopefully this year we can get over the hump and make it to the third round of the playoffs." -Coach Lebeda

Our Varsity Baseball Team hosted the Lions of Trinity Academy on Tuesday, May 5th.  The Warriors were looking to bounce back from a loss the previous week.  All of our athletes were focused and ready for the game.  Grey McMahon threw 5 innings with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk and only giving up two runs. Malachi Sheats came in a thru one inning to close it out.  Smith Goracke led the team with two hits. Gavin Hitmar, Preston Cheek and Grey McMahon also a hit each with two RBI's. "This was a complete team effort. We started off slow, but we kept battling till the six inning where we scored the final six runs." -Coach Lebeda  The Warriors are in action again on Thursday, May 4th as they host Cary Christian.  It will be Senior Night for the Warriors as well so come out and support!

Our Varsity Baseball team took to the road on Friday, March 28th to take on conference opponent Wake Christian.  The Warriors were without a few key players and had their hands full with the depth of the Bulldogs.  The Warriors were also battling an injury to one of our pitchers.  Even though the odds were against us the Warriors battled until the end.  "It was tough game. Some games you just have forget and move on.  We got to keep our heads up and finish strong." -Coach Lebeda  The Warriors will be in action again on Tuesday, May 2nd when they host Trinity Academy.  

Our Varsity Boys Baseball Team traveled to take on Pilot Mill on Monday, April 24th.  The Warriors were a bit out of sync since they had been off for 9 days.  The Warriors did some solid pitching from Sophomore Grey McMahon who threw for 5 innings only giving up 4 runs.  Sophomore Clark Tant came in and gained some experience on the mound.  "We had a tough day at the plate only getting two hits, one from Preston Cheek and Davis Crowder.  We will continue to work and get better." -Coach Lebeda

Our Varsity Baseball Team had plenty of time to rest and returned to school on a mission.  Our Warriors traveled to take on conference opponent Trinity Academy on Thursday, April 13th.  Junior Davis Crowder proved to be a leader in this contest.  Crowder threw 10 strikeouts, had only 2 walks, and gave up only 2 hits on the mound.  Crowder also led the Warriors at the plate with a game high 4 hits with a home run and 5 rbi's.  Senior Preston Cheek contributed with 2 hits and 2 rbi's.  "Our two last weeks of the season are going to be exciting we have 5 games. I look forward to us improving everyday and playing good baseball."- Coach Lebeda  The Warriors have a short break before their next game on April 24th against Pilot MIll.