Apprentice Quiets Camp on Senior Day

HAMPTON, Va. – The Apprentice School baseball team scored early to put the game away Tuesday as they took down Camp CC 10-2 on Senior Day.

The Builders put up three runs in the bottom of the first, scoring on a Seth Harrison RBI single, a Jett Winslow RBI single and a Hurricane error to take an early 3-0 lead.

Two more unearned runs came across in the fourth before another three spot in the fifth. The Builders loaded the bases up as Jaeden Anderson took a walk, Nate Yeary got an RBI groundout and Baker Green scored on a wild pitch to stretch the lead to 8-0.

After an Isaac McCallister RBI single in the sixth, the Hurricanes finally scratched a pair on a two-run homer in the eight, but the Builders got one of them back on a McCallister infield single to get to the final score.

Brayden Hayes was credited the win with three innings of work, fanning five. Nick Redman got the start and went two scoreless and struck out two.

Prior to the game, Yeary, Anderson, Winslow, Redman, McCallister, Justin Bradshaw and Aiden Henry were all honored as the senior class of 2026.

The Builders will jump back into NSAC play next week in a Tuesday twinbill with MACU starting at noon on the road.

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Macaws Take Come Back Win, Clinching Bye

NORTH MIAMI, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic rallied late to erase a five-run deficit and defeat Atlantis 8-7 on Tuesday, thereby clinching a bye in the New South Athletic Conference tournament.

Atlantis appeared in control early, building a 6-1 lead through three innings. Jassiel Valbuena singled home a run in the first, and Adrian Astudillo added an RBI on a groundout. In the third, Jose Ruiz delivered an RBI single and Joniel Offerill followed with a two-run double to extend the advantage.

Atlantis finished with 13 hits, led by Romel Guerrero’s four-hit performance. Ruiz, Valbuena and Enrique Lopez each had multiple hits, while Astudillo and Offerill drove in two runs apiece.

Millennia Atlantic chipped away before breaking through in the eighth. Alejandro Contreras and Isaacc Martinez each drew bases-loaded walks to force in the go-ahead runs.

Rafael Romero (win) tossed three scoreless innings in relief for Millennia Atlantic. Victor Encarnacion (loss) allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings for Atlantis.

Pablo Contreras led Millennia Atlantic with two hits, and Isaacc Martinez drove in two runs as the team drew eight walks.

With the win, MAU clinched a top two seed and a first round bye in the NSAC Baseball Championship Tournament starting April 30 in Milton, Florida.

Lighthouse, Millennia Split Sunday Twin Bill

MILTON, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic and Lighthouse Christian split an NSAC doubleheader Sunday, with MAU taking the opener before Lighthouse answered with a 14-7 victory in the nightcap.

In Game 1, Millennia used a balanced offensive attack to secure a 15-4 win behind a dominant performance from Alejandro Contreras. The visitors struck first in the second inning as Contreras, Lenonx Muñoz and Patrick Tavarez each delivered RBI hits. Contreras added to the lead in the third with a run-scoring single and finished 3 for 4 with six RBIs.

Colin Jackson earned the win, allowing five runs over five innings. The Makos collected 10 hits, with Gavin DeRoche and Harelth Molina each recording two hits and two RBIs.

LCC responded in Game 2, erupting for eight runs in the fourth inning to take control. Jordan Luckie led the surge, driving in four runs, including a bases-loaded single in the decisive frame.

The Macaws had taken a 7-3 lead in the third, capitalizing on an error and key hits from Pablo Contreras and Brian Morales.

Luckie earned the win, while the Makos’ bullpen added scoreless relief to seal the split.

Lighthouse and Millennia split the weekend series 2-2.

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Atlantis Splits Doubleheader with Daytona Beach

MIAMI — Atlantis University split a doubleheader with Daytona Beach Christian on Saturday, with DBCU using a late rally to win the opener 7-4 before Atlantis responded with a 7-0 shutout in Game 2.

In the first game, AU outhit Daytona 10-5 but could not hold a late lead. The Seraphim opened the scoring on a wild pitch in the first inning and added another run in the second for a 2-0 advantage. Atlantis tied it in the third on Romel Guerrero’s RBI single and took a 3-2 lead in the sixth when Adrian Astudillo singled home a run.

Daytona Beach answered decisively in the seventh, scoring five runs on three hits to take control for good.

Atlantis bounced back in the second game behind a combined shutout from three pitchers. Victor Encarnacion earned the win, allowing one hit over three innings. Ethan Brito and Francisco Bracho combined for four scoreless innings in relief.

Adrian Astudillo went 4 for 4 as Atlantis collected 12 hits and four stolen bases.

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Makos, Macaws Split in Dramatic Fashion

MILTON, Fl. – Millennia Atlantic and Lighthouse Christian split an NSAC doubleheader on Saturday, with MAU claiming a 10-4 win in the opener and Lighthouse winning a walk-off in the nightcap 15-14.

In the first game, the Makos opened the scoring in the second after Ethan Lopez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Isaacc Martinez singled to center field, which helped Millennia Atlantic tie the game at one in the top of the third.

A solo home run to left field by Brandon Williams gave Lighthouse the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the fourth.

MAU’s Brian Morales doubled to left field, which tied the game at two in the top of the fifth.

The Makos took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Jordan Luckie drew a walk, scoring one run, to give the Makos the upper hand, 3-2.

The Macaws took the lead, 5-3, in the top of the sixth thanks to singles by Pablo Contreras, Isaac Martinez, and Alejandro Contreras.

MAU scored five runs on four hits in the top of the seventh inning. Rodrigo Ruiz doubled, scoring one run, Sergio Hernandez singled, scoring one run, Pablo Contreras tripled, scoring one run, Alejandro Contreras singled, scoring one run, and one run scored on another play.

Brandon Williams stepped on the hill first for LCC. The righty surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking four. Christopher Pinales led things off on the hill for Millennia. The hurler surrendered three hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two.

The day’s second game came down to the wire on Saturday, as Lighthouse grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 15-14. The Makos were down 14-13 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Jaden Nelson singled, scoring two runs.

LCC collected 15 hits and Millennia had 11 in the high-scoring affair.

MAU got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rodrigo Ruiz doubled down the left field line, and Isaacc Martinez flew out, each scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, the Makos went back into the lead after Brandon Williams singled down the left field line, Ethan Lopez singled to left field, Jay Jefferson singled down the right field line, Hagen Marse grounded out, Gavin DeRoche doubled to center field, and Jordan Luckie grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Millennia Atlantic returned the favor in the top of the fourth, scoring nine runs on seven hits to take the lead, 12-6.

Kighthouse made the score 15-14 in the bottom of the seventh after Trevor Medlin doubled, scoring one run, and Jaden Nelson singled, scoring two runs.

Gabe Brown earned the win for LCC. The righty allowed six hits and eight runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking two. Rafael Romero took the loss for the Macaws. The righty went five innings, giving up 10 runs on 12 hits, striking out six and walking three. Clay Allen and Harelth Molina each appeared in relief for Lighthouse.

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MACU Bats Lead Way over Bucks County

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The Mid-Atlantic Christian offense was on display Saturday as the Mustangs took a pair from visiting Bucks County Community College.

Titus Bleckley collected four hits in five at bats in the 17-12 game one win. Bleckley doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the third inning.

Bucks got on the board in the top of the first inning to take a 2-0 lead, but MACU tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a single by Nolan Colwell, a ground out by Landen Miller, and a single by Adam Bailey.

The Centurions jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning with three runs. The Mustangs then flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jayhlen Brown that drove in two.

BCCC retook the lead 12-11, but MACU took control in their half of the sixth, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead for good, 17-12. Brian Sanchez singled on a full count to drive in two.

Colin Langley allowing one hit and no runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking none.

In game two of the doubleheader, Landen Miller drove in four runs on two hits to lead MACU to a 15-2 victory. Miller doubled in the second and third innings, scoring two runs each time.

Mid-Atlantic jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Sanchez tripled, scoring three runs, and Julius Burke singled, scoring one run.

A double by Miller, a ground out by Bailey, and an error helped the Mustangs extend their early lead in the second, stretch it further with seven runs on five hits in the bottom of the third inning. RJ Cabrera singled, scoring two runs, Miller doubled, scoring two runs, Bailey doubled, scoring two runs, and Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Andrew Mullis led things off on the mound for MACU. The hurler allowed two hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking seven. 

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MACU Wins Two Walk Offs vs Virginia State

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Brian Sanchez doubled in two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead Mid-Atlantic Christian to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Virginia State Wednesday afternoon.

Colin Langley led things off on the bump for the Mustangs, allowing just four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking none.

Sanchez, the number seven hitter for MACU, led the way with his game-winning double. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. RJ Cabrera, Dakota Inman, Brian Sanchez, and Julius Burke each collected a hit. Landen Miller had the most plays in the field with nine.

The pitching was strong on both sides. MACU pitchers struck out nine while VSU sat down 10.

Norman Jackson set the tone at the top of the lineup for the Trojans with two hits in three at bats. Sam Young went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one RBI.

The second game had similar heartache for the visitors as MACU’s Burke broke open a scoreless tie in the ninth with a walk off single.

Cutter Williams started things off strong for the Herd, giving up just two hits over 7.2 innings, striking out seven and walking three. Markell Simmons got the win with one inning pitched.

Gavin Stevens opened the game for Virginia State and gave up seven hits and one run (zero earned) over eight and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking none. The Trojans turned two double plays in the losing effort.

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Lighthouse Takes Doubleheader from SBC

MILTON, Fl. – Brandon Williams powered a grand slam to left field to lead Lighthouse Christian past Southeastern Baptist College 6-2 in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday.

Southeastern Baptist got on the board in the top of the fifth inning after Dilon Booth was struck by a pitch, and Jeremiah McKinney walked, each scoring one run.

The Makos flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was the grand slam to left field by Williams that drove in four.

Carlos Brown earned the win for Makos. The pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking four. Hagen Marse collected the save. Jordan Luckie and Jay Jefferson each collected two hits for Makos. Luckie stole two bases.

In the second game, Luckie drove in six runs on three hits to lead Lighthouse to a big 20-9 victory. Luckie doubled in the second scoring three, singled in the fourth scoring two, and singled in the fourth scoring one.

Bats blistered as the Makos collected 14 hits and the Chargers tallied seven in the high-scoring game.

Southeastern got on the board in the top of the first inning after Matthew Villanueva homered to left field, scoring two runs, Noah Soto singled, scoring one run, and Baley Brogan singled, scoring one run.

LCC tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a walk by Gavin DeRoche, and a double by Luckie.

Lighthouse broke it open in the bottom of the fourth, scoring 16 runs on 12 hits to take the lead, 20-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jefferson that drove in three.

SBC scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fifth inning. Gordon doubled, scoring one run, Wynn drew a walk, scoring one run, Baley Brogan hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one, and a wild pitch scored two more.

Gabe Brown earned the win for Makos. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two. Williams and Chase Moore each appeared in relief for Makos.

Lighthouse amassed 14 hits in the game with Ethan Lopez and Luckie with three each and Trey Hughes collecting two hits. The Makos stole five bases in the game and were sure-handed on defense with no errors. Trevor Walker led Lighthouse with seven plays.

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Builders Sweep Weekend Series Over Trojans

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Apprentice School completed a four-game weekend sweep of Virginia State University on Saturday, using a blend of explosive offense and timely pitching to control the series.

The Builders opened Friday with a 4-2 victory, capitalizing on early runs and a four-run third inning to set the tone. Virginia State answered with late offense, but Apprentice pitching closed the door.

The second game quickly turned into a rout. Apprentice erupted for 10 runs in the first inning and rolled to a 15-0 win, highlighted by multiple extra-base hits and a three-RBI double from Nate Yeary.

Saturday’s games were tighter, but the outcome remained the same. Apprentice edged the Trojans 4-2 in the opener behind steady run production and controlled pitching.

In the finale, the Builders completed the sweep with a 5-4 win, scoring in five different innings and holding off a late Virginia State push.

Across the series, Apprentice (23-4 overall, 9-1 NSAC) consistently struck early and forced Virginia State (8-9, 0-4) into mistakes, outscoring the Trojans 28-8 over four games. The sweep extended the Builders’ winning streak and reinforced their position atop the conference standings.

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Trojans Explode for 10 Runs in Win Over Christendom

ETTRICK, Va. – The Virginia State baseball team used a pair of big middle innings to power past Christendom, 10-4, on Tuesday afternoon. The Trojans improved to 6-4 overall with the victory.

Virginia State broke open a tight contest with a five-run fifth inning and followed with four more runs in the sixth to take full control. The Trojans showed patience at the plate and capitalized on scoring opportunities to build a commanding lead.

Christendom struck first with a run in the top of the third, but the Trojans quickly responded in the bottom half to even the score at 1-1.

The offense came alive in the fifth inning as Virginia State strung together timely hits to take the lead for good. A two-run double from Antonio Boone put the Trojans in front before Luka Gilliam added another two-run double. Samuel Young later delivered an RBI double to cap the inning and give Virginia State a 6-1 advantage.

The Trojans continued to apply pressure in the sixth inning, scoring four more runs to extend the lead to 10-1. Gilliam drove in two more runs during the frame as Virginia State created separation.

Gilliam led the Trojans at the plate with a strong performance that included multiple hits and four RBIs. Boone added two RBIs, while Young also contributed an RBI. Jaron Ward scored three runs and was active on the basepaths to help spark the offense.

On the mound, Charles Jones earned the win after turning in a solid start, allowing just one run over six innings. DeCarlos Nora III worked in relief to help close out the game.

Christendom mounted a late rally with three runs in the eighth inning, but the Trojans’ early offensive surge proved to be more than enough as Virginia State secured the 10-4 victory.

Story courtesy Virginia State Athletics; image courtesy Chris Waugaman