University School Of Nashville Can't Hold Up Against Goodpasture Christian
GameChanger
Tuesday was a long day for the University School of Nashville, falling to Goodpasture Christian 11-2. Goodpasture Christian opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored two runs for Goodpasture Christian. University School of Nashville knotted the game up at two in the bottom of the first inning, when Graham Elliot singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs. Goodpasture Christian pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Jonah Smithson singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Goodpasture Christian scored three runs in the seventh inning. Goodpasture Christian batters contributing to the big inning included #10, #1, and Smithson, who each had RBIs in the inning. Connor Martin got the start for Goodpasture Christian. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out five. Geofrey Friedman started the game for the University School of Nashville. He lasted four innings, allowing five hits and five runs while striking out two. Wyatt Washko and Townsend Stevenson entered the game as relief, throwing two and a third innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively. Elliot and Quinn Powers each collected one hit to lead University School of Nashville. Goodpasture Christian collected ten hits. Cole Dotson and Smithson all had multiple hits for Goodpasture Christian.
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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