Blazers Break Broncos for 2nd Straight Win Over Ranked Team

University Heights Academy rallies twice to defeat Frederick Douglass High School in Somerset

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:01pm

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The University Heights Academy Blazers defeated the Frederick Douglass High School Broncos 12-10 in Somerset, Kentucky, marking their second straight win over a ranked opponent. The Blazers rallied from early deficits of 7-0 and 8-7 to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Blazers' ability to defeat two highly ranked teams in consecutive games demonstrates their strength and resilience as a program, and could propel them to greater success later in the season.

The details

The Broncos, ranked #11 by PrepBaseball.Com, jumped out to a 7-0 lead after three innings. But the Blazers battled back with a 6-run fourth inning, highlighted by a 2-run double from Thomas Hallmark and a 3-run double from AJ Hogart. After the Broncos regained the lead 8-7, the Blazers scored 4 runs in the 6th inning on a pair of bases-loaded walks, and added 2 insurance runs in the 7th. The Broncos made it interesting in the bottom of the 7th, but Josh Pace shut down the rally with a game-ending strikeout.

  • The Blazers defeated Sayre, ranked #4, on Saturday.
  • The Blazers and Broncos played on Sunday in Somerset.

The players

University Heights Academy

A high school located in Kentucky that fields a competitive baseball team.

Frederick Douglass High School

A high school located in Lexington, Kentucky that fields a highly ranked baseball team.

AJ Hogart

A player for the University Heights Academy Blazers who had a 3-run double in the 4th inning.

Thomas Hallmark

A player for the University Heights Academy Blazers who had a 2-run double in the 4th inning.

Josh Pace

The University Heights Academy pitcher who got the win by shutting down the Broncos' rally in the 7th inning.

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The takeaway

The University Heights Academy Blazers have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in Kentucky high school baseball, defeating two highly ranked opponents in consecutive games. This impressive run could be a sign of greater success to come for the program.