Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 after a score in the top of the seventh inning at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024.
Greenbrier Christian Payton Shipman (7) celebrates hitting a double. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian infielder Preston Luke (13) tags out Norfolk Academy Matt Camardella (6) as he dives back into first base. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian Mikey Urbaniak (10) gestures toward his teammates after hitting a triple. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Norfolk Academy Matt Camardella (6) tries to corral a throw at second base as Greenbrier Christian baserunner Tucker Rupe (5) slides in safe. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian pitcher Jack Bonney (16) delivers a pitch against a Norfolk Academy batter. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian head coach Patrick Nichols questions a call made by an umpire at second base. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian Tucker Rupe (5) is tagged out by Norfolk Academy Plyler Hunter (2) as he dives back. To third base. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Norfolk Academy Plyler Hunter (2), left, is met by teammate Davis Steadman (14) after Hunter’s score to tie the game. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Norfolk Academy CJ Murray (13) delivers a pitch against an opposing batter. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian Payton Shipman (7) slides into third base around Norfolk Academy Davis Steadman (14). Shipman would be called safe on the play. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Greenbrier Christian pitcher Jack Bonney (16) delivers a pitch against a Norfolk Academy batter. Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)