Bailey Big As Jordan Eliminates Hawks

Durham Jordan HS  6 Holly Springs HS  2

NCHSAA State Playoffs: 4A Round 1

Jordan HS jumped out to an early lead by scoring three runs in the top of the first inning, keyed by a 2 out double from Miller Young. Jordan added to the lead, plating two runs in the third, building a 5-1 lead.  

Ian Bailey lead the way for Jordan HS with six strong innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, and 8 strikeouts. Bailey also had two doubles, scored one run and had one rbi. Senior relief pitcher Elijah Crowley, closed out the game by striking out two in the bottom of the seventh. 

Jordan will advance to the 2nd round of the NCHSAA 4A Playoffs, playing at No. 1 seed New Hanover on Friday.  

Durham Jordan HS Stats
+ Carter Liverman, 1-2, 2 runs, 1 rbi.
+ Ian Bailey, 2-4, 2 2B, 1 run, 1 rbi.

+ Miller Young, 2-4, 1 run, 1 rbi.
+ Ian Bailey, 6 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs, 8 k's.
+ Elijah Crowley, 1 inning, no hits, no runs, 2 k's. 

Holly Springs HS Stats
+ Hayden Henry, 1-4, 1 SB
+ Mason Fennell, 1-3, 1 run

+ Houston Wills, 2-3, 2 SB
+ Anthony Zezza, 3 2/3 innings, 1 run, 2 k's. 

SCOUT BLOG

Ian Bailey, RHP/1B, Durham Jordan HS, 2024
Big frame at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Fastball up to