Apex Friendship and Leesville Road Battle to 3-3 Draw

Apex Friendship High School – February 24, 2025

A tightly contested pitching duel between Apex Friendship and Leesville Road resulted in a 3-3 tie after seven innings, as darkness prevented further play. Both starting pitchers dominated early, with Owen Cirasole (Apex Friendship) allowing just four hits and striking out six in five scoreless innings, while Jack Fields (Leesville Road) was nearly untouchable, allowing no hits, no walks, and striking out nine over five frames.

Game Recap

Neither team was able to break through offensively during the first five innings as Cirasole and Fields kept hitters in check. Apex Friendship managed to push across three runs late, but Leesville Road responded to even the score before the game was called after seven innings.

Leesville Road Key Performances

• Ben Fields – 1-for-4, 1 run
• Carter Hepp – 0-for-2, 1 BB, 1 RBI
• Huntly Langlois – 1-for-3, 1 run

Leesville Road Pitching

• Jack Fields – 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K
• Ethan Engelson – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Apex Friendship Key Performances

• Connor Payne – 1-for-3, 1 RBI
• Tyler Miles – 0-for-1, 1 BB, sac bunt, 1 run

Apex Friendship Pitching

• Owen Cirasole – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 6 K

Despite the lack of a winner, both teams showcased their pitching strength and resilience. Leesville Road and Apex Friendship will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchups.

SCOUT BLOG

Jack Fields, RHP, Leesville Road HS, 2026.

Good control, repeats delivery, no walks. Lively FB, first game of the year sitting