The Louisburg College baseball team continued its offensive momentum Wednesday afternoon, defeating Wake Technical Community College 16–8 at Frazier Field.

Despite falling behind early, the Hurricanes responded immediately and never let up, scoring in five different innings and finishing with 16 runs on 13 hits.

Wake Tech jumped out to a 3–0 lead in the first inning, but Louisburg answered right away. Connor Wright tied the game with a three-run home run, igniting a five-run first inning that put the Hurricanes in front for good.

Early Response Sets the Tone

Louisburg continued to build its lead in the second and third innings. Camden Wilson and Payten Shipman each drove in runs in the second, and the Hurricanes broke the game open further in the third.

With the bases loaded, Jace Dunn delivered a three-run double, stretching the lead to 10–5 and giving Louisburg full control of the game.

Balanced Offensive Attack

The Hurricanes' lineup produced from top to bottom, with multiple players turning in big performances:

Brady Paul led the way, going 3-for-4 with a home run, 4 RBI, and 4 runs scored
Jace Dunn finished with 2 hits and 3 RBI
Connor Wright added a three-run homer and 3 RBI
Clifton Olmedo recorded 2 hits and 2 RBI, while scoring twice
Graham Wike scored three runs and added an RBI
Steven Laurence contributed two hits and an RBI
Hayden Fones and Camden Wilson each added key RBI as Louisburg kept pressure on throughout

Louisburg also showed patience at the plate, drawing 10 walks to keep innings alive and create scoring opportunities.

Pitching Effort

Layton Babb started on the mound and worked 5.2 innings, striking out seven while allowing six runs.

Anthony Dorner came on in relief and closed the door over the final 1.1 innings, helping secure the win and limit any late comeback attempt.

Closing It Out

Wake Tech cut into the lead in the sixth inning, but Louisburg responded one final time. Brady Paul delivered the knockout blow with a three-run home run, pushing the Hurricanes ahead 16–8 and sealing the victory.

Louisburg has now continued its strong offensive stretch, consistently producing runs across the lineup as the season progresses.

Up Next

The Hurricanes return to action this weekend as they travel to face Southwest Virginia Community College on Saturday.

Louisburg will look to carry its offensive momentum into the weekend series.