Charlotte Catholic Secures 6-4 Victory Over Christ the King in Baseball for Life Classic

Jack Hughes Park – February 28, 2025

In the final game of the Baseball for Life Classic, Charlotte Catholic edged past Christ the King with a 6-4 victory on Friday night. Despite managing only three hits, Christ the King capitalized on key opportunities to push across four runs. However, the Cougars' offense, led by Alex Hoffman and Paul Greeley with two RBIs each, proved too much to overcome.

Charlotte Catholic relied on 2026 right-hander Alex Hoffman, who showcased his high-velocity arsenal, sitting in the low 90s and touching 95 mph during his second of three innings on the mound.

Christ the King Key Performances

• Troy Alderfer (2027, Uncommitted) – 1-for-4, double, 2 RBIs
• Patrick Walsh (2025, Navy Commit) – 1-for-2, double, 1 run, 1 walk
• Cowen Harris (2025, Middlebury Commit – Football) – 1-for-2, 1 run, 1 walk

Christ the King Pitching

• Colin Ryan (2025, Uncommitted) – 2.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
• Patrick Walsh (2025, Navy Commit) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
• Benny Rametta (2025, Uncommitted) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Charlotte Catholic Key Performances

• Alex Hoffman (2026, Virginia Tech Commit) – 3-for-3, two doubles, 2 RBIs
• John Hucko (2027, Uncommitted) – 1-for-3, double, 1 RBI
• Paul Greeley (2026, Uncommitted) – 1-for-1, double, 2 RBIs
• Jon Fijalkowski (2025, Uncommitted) – 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run

Charlotte Catholic Pitching

• Alex Hoffman (2026, Virginia Tech Commit, W) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
• Will O'Rourke (2025, Uncommitted) – 1.0 IP, 2 K
• Dylan Kelleher (2025, Uncommitted) – 1.1 IP, 0 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

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Alex Hoffman RHP/DH, Charlotte Catholic, 2026
Massive mound presence from the HS junior, that matches the arsenal that he brings. Fastball is a true power heater at