Grace Christian  7 Hickory Grove Christian  5

5/18/2024

Game 2 of the NCISAA 3A state finals featured a matchup of Grace Christian vs Hickory Grove Christian. Grace Christian took the lead early on a bases loaded walk by Caleb Ellis. After the first both pitchers Grace Christian Cameron Seagraves Campbell Commit, and Hickory Grove Christian Davis Cabbage UNC-W Commit settled in nicely until the 5th. Grace Christian scored 3 in the 5th behind a Cameron Seagraves sac fly, error, and a Ethan Bunce Safety Squeeze. Hickory Grove got on the board with a Conner Barozzino homer to left. The scoring didn't stop there as Hickory Grove got a single from Ben Green and a walk from Zach White following a double steal, Colby Vanhook Gaston Commit had a 2 rbi single to LF.Headed to the 6th in a 4-3 game.

Wesley Clewis led off with a rbi single advancing on a wild pitch.  Boaz Harper UNC Commit drove in a run on his RBI single to CF. 2 walks followed by an Ethan Bunce 2RBI single gave Grace Christian a 7-3 lead.  Hickory Grove climbed back in the bottom half, a walk to Von Pelow followed by a single to Jack Dwyer. Ben Green drove a ball to RF for an RBI single, Zach White followed with a sac fly making it 7-5. Grace Christian went 1-2-3 in the 7th, Hickory Grove got 2 runners on board but Caleb Ellis struck out the last out. Making Grace Christian the NCISAA 3A State Champion.

Grace Christian Stats

+ Boaz Harper 1-3 2R 1RBI 1BB 1SB

+ Ethan Bunce 1-3 3RBI

+ Cameron Seagraves- W 5in 3H 4R 4ER 8BB 10K

+ Welsey Clewis- 1IP 2H 1R 1ER 1K

+ Caleb Ellis- S 1IP 0H 0ER 2BB 1K

Hickory Grove Christian Stats

+ Conner Barozzino- 1-3 2R 1HR 1RBI 1BB 1SB

+ Ben Green- 2-2 1R 1RBI 2BB 1SB

+ Colby Vanhook 1-3 2RBI

+ Davis Cabbage - 5IP 3H 4R 2ER 5BB 6K

+ Colby Hanhook 1.2IP 1H 1R 1ER 2BB 4K

SCOUT BLOG

Cameron Seagraves, RHP, Grace Christian 2024

Campbell Commit- Seagraves would work 5 innings in this game as he battled in and out of some command issues. The fastball ranged 87-91 reaching 93 in multiple innings when reaching back. The slider is the go to breaking pitch ranging 80/83 from a lower slot the the fastball.The slider has good tilt and spin generating swing and miss in and out of the zone. Occasionally flashed a 12/6 curve from a slot similar to the fastball ranging 77-80 with a different break then the slider. Seagraves is athletic and moving in his delivery can fly open during some of his deliveries. 2024 draft prospect.

Ethan Bunce, C, Grace Christian, 2025

A work horse behind the plate for Grace Christian. Did a excellent job behind of receiving and blocking. POP times ranged between innings 2.1-2.2.  In the box slightly pulls off but has feel for the barrel. Has good rhythm in the box with a slight leg load the syncs up with the top half load.

Ben Green, INF, Hickory Grove Christian, 2025

Athletic infielder who will be able to play in the middle of the diamond at the next level. Green in the box sets up in a crouch with high hands allowing him to work down through the ball. Green's hits were barrelled balls through the back up. Green has a quick first step paired with a strong arm with carry.

Davis Cabbage, RHP, Hickory Grove Christian, 2025

UNC-W commit. The righty battled command and a few defensive mistakes but kept his team in the game. Cabbage for the most part used a fastball/breaking ball mix during his outing. The over top delivery allowed for the fastball to play up in the zone. The fastball ranged 84-88 mainly sitting 85-86. The curve ball varied in shapes but paired well with the fastball. The CB ranged 70-74 with more the higher velocities coming with two strikes.