Jacob Neely Strikes Out 10 in Northshore Win

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Jacob Neely, a standout pitcher for the Northshore High School baseball team, struck out a career-high 10 batters over six innings in a win against Archbishop Hannan on Tuesday. Neely gave up only two hits and no earned runs in the dominant performance.

Why it matters

Neely's impressive outing continues his strong start to the season and showcases his ability to overpower opposing hitters. As Northshore looks to make a deep playoff run, Neely's performance will be crucial to the team's success.

The details

In the game against Archbishop Hannan, Neely struck out 10 batters, surpassing his previous career-high of 5 strikeouts set in several prior games. He allowed just two hits and no earned runs over his six innings of work, leading Northshore to the victory.

• On February 10, 2026, Neely struck out 10 batters against Archbishop Hannan.
• On February 14, 2025, Neely struck out 5 batters against East Jefferson.
• On April 5, 2025, Neely struck out 3 batters against Fontainebleau.
• On February 22, 2025, Neely struck out 3 batters against Acadiana.
• On April 10, 2025, Neely struck out 2 batters against Slidell.

What’s next

Neely and Northshore will next face off against John Curtis Christian on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Neely previously led Northshore to a 5-4 victory over the Patriots in February 2025, and the team will be looking for another strong performance from their ace pitcher.