Tankersley Leads Greenfield past Burlington Christian, Mace

Burlington Christian Academy   2 Greenfield School  3

NCISAA 3rd RD: Saturday May 11, 2024

The Burlington Christian Academy Royals made the trip to Wilson Saturday to take on the Greenfield School Knights in a NCIHSAA Round 2 game. Pitching ruled the day as Christopher Tankersley (2025 RHP) led the Knights to a 3-2 win over Burlington Christian. 

Tankersley allowed 2 runs over 6 innings of work. JD Mace took the hard luck loss for Burlington Christian, striking out 6 in a complete game effort. 

An RBI single by Clark Johnson put the Knights ahead for good in the bottom of the 4th inning. Burlington Christan Academy finishes the 2024 campaign 17-6-1. Greenfield School will host Rocky Mount Academy, Monday at 4:30 in a Quarterfinal matchup.

Burlington Christian Academy  Stats

+ Cohen Payne 2-3 / 1 RBI

+ JD Mace 1-3 / 1r / 1k

+ Mark Primm 0-2 / 1R / 1 walk

+ Caleb Pollard 1--3 / 1K

+ Danny Primm 1-2 / 1K

+ JD Mace  - Loss, 6.0 IP / 5H / 3R / 1ER / 2 Walks / 6K's

Greenfield School Stats

+ Garrison Wester 1-2 / 1R /1RBI

+ Queatin Blake 2-2

+ Clark Johnson 1-3 / 1RBI / 2K's

+ Christopher Tankersley 1-2 / 1R / 1Walk / 1K

+ Tristan Stancil 0-2 / 1R

+ Christopher Tankersley - Win, 6.0 IP / 8H / 2R / 2 ER / 1W / 3K's

+ Queatin Black  - Save, 1.0 IP

SCOUT BLOG

JD Mace, RHP, Burlington Christian Academy, 2025

Tall lean frame. Stands 6-foot-6, 205 pounds. High-3/4 slot with good extension down the mound. Athletic finish square to the plate. Fastball has good life, sitting