Charlotte Country Day Cruises to 13-3 Victory Over Durham Academy

Charlotte Country Day School – Friday February 28, 2025

Charlotte Country Day dominated from the outset, securing a 13-3 victory over Durham Academy in a commanding performance. The Buccaneers struck early, scoring five runs in the second inning before adding six more in the third, putting the game out of reach.

On the mound, Alex Stiefel (2026, RHP) delivered three strong innings, earning the win without allowing a hit. Offensively, every player in the Buccaneers' lineup recorded at least one hit, with Nolan Rutherford leading the charge, collecting three hits, three RBIs, and two runs scored.

Durham Academy Key Performances

• Benjamin Kuo – 1-for-3, 1 run, 1 RBI

Charlotte Country Day Key Performances

• Nolan Rutherford – 3-for-4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs
• James Lowe – 2-for-4, double, 1 run, 3 RBIs
• Alex Stiefel – 2-for-2
• Achilles Morales – 2-for-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI
• Myers Griffin – 1-for-2, double, 1 run, 1 RBI

Charlotte Country Day Pitching

• Alex Stiefel (W) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
• Logan Crane – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
• Dominic Ranalli – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

SCOUT BLOG

Logan Crane, RHP, Charlotte Country Day, 2026
Queens University commit. Physical frame at 6-foot-4. Strength present. Broad shoulders. Strong lower half. Stretch only. Level and on-line. Fights for consistent rhythm but it is poised to come. Over-the-top slot. Solid arm speed. Arm strength over arm speed. Fastball up to