Raiders Rally for Walk-Off Win Against West Rowan

South Rowan scores two runs in the bottom of the 7th to defeat conference rival West Rowan

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:18pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a high school baseball game, with fragmented shapes and planes of color representing the players, field, and crowd.A dramatic, last-inning rally propels South Rowan to a crucial conference win over rival West Rowan in a high-stakes baseball showdown.Landis Today

In a high-stakes matchup between South Piedmont Conference baseball contenders, South Rowan rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory over West Rowan on Friday night. Davis Kemp's two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning tied the game, and Landon Deal raced home with the winning run to give the Raiders the dramatic win.

Why it matters

This game had major implications in the tight SPC race, with East Rowan also in the mix. The win keeps South Rowan (10-1, 5-1) in contention, while West Rowan (11-3, 5-1) suffered its first conference loss. The outcome also sets up marquee matchups next week between West and East Rowan, the other top team in the standings.

The details

South Rowan trailed 3-2 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, but rallied against West Rowan's undefeated starting pitcher Brant Graham. Brycen Burris scored the tying run on Kemp's double, and Landon Deal slid home with the winning run moments later. Kemp also homered earlier in the game and was the winning pitcher, working around three South errors to keep the Falcons' powerful lineup in check.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • South Rowan trailed 3-2 entering the bottom of the seventh inning.

The players

Davis Kemp

A key player for South Rowan, hitting a home run and delivering the game-tying double in the 7th inning. He also earned the win as the pitcher.

Brant Graham

The undefeated starting pitcher for West Rowan, who had a 3-2 lead entering the 7th inning before the Raiders rallied against him.

Landon Deal

The South Rowan player who scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Brycen Burris

The South Rowan player who scored the tying run on Kemp's double in the 7th inning.

Cole Blevins, Carter Durant, Luke Ponczka

West Rowan's 2-3-4 hitters, who were held in check by South Rowan's pitchers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This thrilling conference matchup between two of the top teams in the South Piedmont Conference showcased the competitive balance and high-stakes nature of the league race, with East Rowan also in the mix. The Raiders' dramatic comeback win keeps them firmly in contention, while West Rowan will look to bounce back in a pivotal series against East Rowan next week.