Ashton Lascallette led Faith Christian School to a commanding 12-3 victory over SouthWest Edgecombe in the first round of the 31st Annual Tarboro Easter Classic. His standout performance included two home runs, notably a grand slam during a seven-run inning. With this win, the defending champions improved their record to 11-2 and advanced to play Jefferson Forrest in the semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Lascallette drove in 7 runs with 2 home runs, including a grand slam.
  • Faith Christian scored 12 runs off 10 hits, while SouthWest Edgecombe managed 3 runs on 6 hits.
State of Play
  • Faith Christian aims to maintain their momentum in the semifinals against Jefferson Forrest.
  • Tarboro advances after defeating Rocky Mount 7-1, moving into a matchup with Rocky Mount Academy.
What's Next

In the upcoming games, Faith Christian will face Jefferson Forrest at 4 p.m., while Rocky Mount Academy takes on Tarboro. The outcomes of these matches will shape the semifinal pairings for the tournament.

Bottom Line

Lascallette鈥檚 explosive performance highlights Faith Christian's readiness to defend their title, showcasing their offensive prowess heading into the critical semifinal round of the tournament.