Seaford, MD – March 27, 2026
The North Caroline Varsity Bulldogs showed resolve and offensive grit Friday afternoon but were ultimately outpaced by the Seaford Bluejays in a 12–9 non‑conference loss. Despite multiple lead changes and timely hits throughout the lineup, Seaford’s late push proved decisive as the Bulldogs struggled to contain traffic on the basepaths across six innings.
Early Momentum Swings
North Caroline jumped into the contest early, posting runs in the opening frames and applying pressure with aggressive baserunning and situational hitting. Lewis Higgs delivered a major early blow, driving in four runs while working deep counts and drawing a walk. Hunter Duty also set the tone, reaching base in nearly every trip and scoring three runs to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance.
Offense Shows Depth
The Bulldogs’ lineup produced seven hits and eight walks, capitalizing on chances with runners on. Oliver Frankowski chipped in an RBI double, while Colton Maans added a clutch knock from the catcher position. Eric Deck and Wyatt Eaton combined to create traffic with walks and timely stolen bases, helping North Caroline erase deficits multiple times during the middle innings.
Pitching and Control Challenges
On the mound, Adam Deck and Karson Hollingsworth split innings but faced heavy pressure from Seaford’s disciplined lineup. The Bluejays drew ten walks and capitalized on wild pitches to push across key runs. Despite striking out seven batters, North Caroline struggled to limit extra chances as Seaford tallied 12 earned runs on 12 hits.
Bluejays Pull Away Late
Seaford’s offense was fueled by a big day from Vincent Evans, who went 4‑for‑4 with four runs scored and six total bases. Miguel Sabino‑Pineda and Uriah Taylor‑Brown delivered timely RBIs as the Bluejays plated four runs in the later innings, creating just enough separation to secure the win.
Player of the Game
Lewis Higgs (North Caroline) was the engine of the Bulldogs’ offense, finishing 1‑for‑3 with four RBIs, a sacrifice fly, and a walk. His ability to produce in big moments repeatedly kept North Caroline in the game and sparked early momentum.
Final
Seaford 12, North Caroline 9
North Caroline showed fight from the first pitch through the final out, flashing depth up and down the lineup and never backing off offensively. While control issues proved costly, the Bulldogs’ bats and baserunning offered clear positives as they continue to build toward the heart of the spring schedule.
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