University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers Clinches Lead in Fifth Inning for Victory Over Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers took the lead late in the game in a 6-1 victory over Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity on Saturday. The game was tied at one with University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Owen Block tripled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers got things moving in the second inning. Aidan Savona drove in one when Savona singled.
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers scored four runs in the sixth inning. University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers batters contributing to the big inning included Savona, Carson Darr, and Block, who all drove in runs.
Grant Reilly got the win for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. The righthander surrendered one run on two hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one. Alexander Peck threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Brady Schneiderman started the game for Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity. The pitcher surrendered one run on five hits over four innings, striking out five and walking one. George Esposito and Jack Word entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.
Savona started the game for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. The righty went two and a third innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out two
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers racked up ten hits on the day. Block, Dylan Washko, and Savona each managed multiple hits for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. Block went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers in hits. University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Washko made the most plays with 11.
Calvin Crenshaw led Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity with two hits in three at bats.
Sgt. Anthony Jones joined University School of Nashville in November as a School Resource Officer, a certified police officer who is primarily assigned to a school and provides safety and security-related functions, including emergency response, safety training, traffic direction, and patrol functions.
University of Virginia selected Margot Ross '24 to be a Jefferson Scholar. The highly selective scholarship includes the full cost of attending UVA for four years of study as well as numerous enrichment opportunities. It has been 16 years since a University School of Nashville senior last became a Jefferson Scholar.
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