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See some quick notes and video from our coverage of the quarterfinal matchups in the VISAA playoffs. 

 

Atlantic Shores at Steward

 

#RoadToShepherd begins at Steward as @StewardSpartans takes on @shoresbaseball in the @VISAABaseball DII quarterfinals. #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/luBzxiFowj

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘23 Michael Lewis gets us started w/ a K on a 83 mph FB. The @SwatBaseball commit has been 82-83 early w/ a short 74-75 mph SL. Varies tempo and efficient ITZ. @VISAABaseball @ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan @StewardSpartans #PBRIsThere #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/GOql59v8sb

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

Lewis tries to help himself here, but barrels a LD right at the Shores SS. Has seen 2 FB’s in 2 AB’s and been on both of them.

Steward would score 3 pitches later on a good dirt ball read by ‘23 Sam Roberson.

Spartans 1-0 after 3.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd #PBRIsThere https://t.co/eHKTrlDods pic.twitter.com/fnw9r5iGWl

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘25 Brian Archer jumps a 1st pitch FB to start the B4, but right at the RF.

Strong 6-foot, 175-lb frame. @VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/7gZledXd9I

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

Callan Hartman with a 5-3 GB and fellow senior Nate Kumper comes home on the throw and makes it 5-0 @StewardSpartans still in B5. @VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/ea2izlR28b

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

 

Covenant at Highland School

 

The #RoadToShepherd is about to get rolling for defending @VISAABaseball Div 2 Champ @Highland_BSBL as they host @CovenantBasebal in the Quarters

SP: '27 RHP Beau Bloxsom for Covenant

'23 RHP @JohnNoahL (@RMCJackets) for Highland#PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/LOjitE6GFs

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2025 3B Ryan Steeper @RyanSteeper12 (@CovenantBasebal)

1 out single to CF in the Top of the 1st to get Covenant in business#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/oMShd1dFba

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 1

.@Highland_BSBL and @CovenantBasebal are scoreless#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/ho84iI36CF

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 2

.@Highland_BSBL 0, @CovenantBasebal 0

2025 #ECUPirates commit Luke Craddock @Lacraddock7 just missed a ? here, later singled, and gets stranded#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/RSJjF1ciBK

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2023 RHP John Noah Lukonis @JohnNoahL (@Highland_BSBL)

The @RMCJackets works out of a jam with a big strikeout to end tye top of 3rd. FB 79-83, T85, SL 71-73

Still scoreless, Mid 3#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/0I55WMgPCw

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 3

.@Highland_BSBL 1, @CovenantBasebal 0

Highland plays some small ball and '23 #HorsePower commit Blagen Pado @BlagenP drives in a run with a hard ground out#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/VgdaV7X5b1

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2025 OF Brooks Graham @BrooksGraham24 (@Highland_BSBL)

Hamilton draws a leadoff walk and Graham drives him in with this 1-out 1B

End of 4, Highland up 2-0 on @CovenantBasebal#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/GIVNqTgI5e

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2023 #HorsePower commit Blagen Pado @BlagenP (@Highland_BSBL)

RBI 1B makes it 3-0 Highland in the bottom of the fifth#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/CnVGrm75DX

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

Mid 6

.@Highland_BSBL 3, @CovenantBasebal 1

Covenant loads the bases and gets on the board with this SAC Fly from '27 Philip Venton #RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/3m7ODYAVAT

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End 6

.@Highland_BSBL 5, @CovenantBasebal 1

Hawks pick up a run on an error and then cash another in after that#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/hpfPbrD02o

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

?FINAL ALERT?

.@Highland_BSBL 5, @CovenantBasebal 1

24 #PhoenixRising commit Kehler Hamilton closes it out for the Hawks, working 85-87

Top seeded Hawks to face No. 4 @StewardBaseball Friday#RoadToShepherd @VISAABaseball #PBRisThere @PBRVADC_Nolan @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/vJbDvby4A0

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

 

 

Miller School at Benedictine

 

‘24 Dom Cafferillo #HoyaSaxa commit (@MSA_baseball)

Cafferillo leads off the top of the second with a single into left. Patient approach with feel for the barrel.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/x9rtkZhN5r

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘24 Jorden Olivera (@BCPBaseball)

Physical, athletic frame. Olivera does a good job working a full count and sending a line drive into center. @VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/fiD4caOkJt

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘24 Ryan Jones (@MSA_baseball)

Jones battles and fouls off some tough pitches before ripping this single into center.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/qzYJlj6ps8

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘24 Sam Kaczmarek (@BCPBaseball)

Athletic frame with strength present. Kaczmarek sends this pitch down the left field line to lead off the top of the 3rd.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/BINk8Y1qM4

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘23 Jack McMullan #Liberty commit (@MSA_baseball)

McMullan sneaks this ball down the third base line on a diving attempt by the third baseman for a single to lead off the top of the 4th.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/5QyWKkgsls

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘25 Jake Wise (@BCPBaseball)

Wise has shown poise through four innings. Featuring a three pitch mix all for strikes. FB has gotten s/m up ITZ. CB has some depth with flashes of s/m.

FB 82-85 T86
CB 70-72
CH 73-75@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/dGnEMPUwET

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘25 Jake Rexrode (@MSA_baseball)

Rexrode has been strong for the Mavericks through four. Inducing weak contact and competing in the zone. Working primarily fastballs with arm side run. Flashed a CB.

FB 77-79
CB 61-63@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/ITTSj4Y01O

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘23 Terrence Rhodes #SpartanStrong commit (@BCPBaseball)

Rhodes gets the bottom half going with a line drive single into right. Cadets lead 1-0 bottom of the 5th. @VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/ErDK2uPp36

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘24 Bryce Adams (@BCPBaseball)

Adams is first pitch swinging and catches a barrel but a amazing play is made by the third baseman.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/MAkXEfcd3N

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘24 Jorden Olivera (@BCPBaseball)

Olivera picks up another hit with this hot shot up the middle. Smooth rhythmic load with quick hands.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/HhsV4E2AwT

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

FINAL@BCPBaseball 1@MSA_baseball 0

‘25 Jake Wise throws a complete game shutout to lead the Cadets past the Mavericks in a pitching duel.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/Hi2mVhDpmS

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

‘25 Dillon O’Connor (@MSA_baseball)

Tall lanky frame with projection left. O’Connor keeps the hands back to shoot this ball into center for a single.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/MFnjIu4GXA

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

 

Potomac School at St. Paul VI

 

VISAA Div 1 Quarters up next from South Loudoun

SP:

For @PotomacBball 2024 #OneRichmond commit RHP @paul_witkop

2023 RHP @jaime_perez16 for @PVI_Baseball#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/K7oqzz3QBx

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2023 SS Kelly Crittenberger @KellyCritt14 (@PotomacBball)#GoCats commit with a 1B in the first. Panthers put 2 on but can't score. Mid 1, 0-0#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/cxeR3kmdhO

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

Mid 2

.@PotomacBball 1, @PVI_Baseball 0

PVI leaves em loaded in the 1st, Potomac scores in top 2, 2023 OF Marcus Burrell (@WilliamsColBB) delivers this 2-out RBI single#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/GCSEDpOi9W

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2024 3B Ryan Henson @RyanHenson04 (@PVI_Baseball)

Leadoff sharp 1B down the LF line in the 2nd for PVI#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/kBvc8utfX2

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2024 SS Jackson Sirois @JacksonSirois10 (@PVI_Baseball)

Launches a ? up the gap for a 3-RBI 3B and the #GoHoos commit puts PVI on top, he then scores on a wild pitch to make it 4-1#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/YabmtC4Z46

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2024 MIF Owen Peterson @OwenPeterson_2 (@PotomacBball)

Kid rolls out of bed and finds barrels. Lead off 1B here in the top of the 3rd. Simple short LH swing#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/eZnlsWnUgQ

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2025 OF Wyatt Pence (@PotomacBball)

Stings this one but right at 2B for a FC. Really really short quick hands and wrists#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/GUiIHWylOn

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 3

.@PVI_Baseball 7, @PotomacBball 1

PVI adds 3 more in the 3rd on a squeeze and a misplayed pop up, 2025 Will Tighe murdered this pitch but it got run down by Drew Turner to keep it at 7-1#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/TL175bZ1iF

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 4

.@PVI_Baseball 7, @PotomacBball 2

Potomac gets one back on a @WilliamsColBB commit Marcus Burrell RBI 3B. Burrell now 2-3 and on the barrel all 3 times with a few rangy good plays in CF#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/13pR6BAZQj

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

End of 6

.@PVI_Baseball 10, @PotomacBball 2

Peltier drops a bunt hit to open the 6th, Sirois walks, Peltier scores on a stolen base with an error, then Tighe drills a 2B to drive him in and later scores#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/MCPB2RTGEW

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

2024 RHP Paul Witkop @paul_witkop (@PotomacBball)

Long tall frame, funky delivery, throws from various slots. Long loose arm action

FB 83-85, lot of 85
SL 74-78#RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/sS98OQ8TRp

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023

?FINAL ALERT?

.@PVI_Baseball 10, @PotomacBball 4

PVI to Friday's Division I semifinals to take on @BCPBaseball #RoadtoShepherd #VISAABaseball #PBRIsThere@ksallday19 @PBRVADC_Nolan pic.twitter.com/24gTZYVLrB

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) May 16, 2023