Chargers Blanked by Strong Patriots Squad

Wilmington Christian pitcher Landen Edwards throws complete-game three-hitter to defeat Wilson Christian 6-0

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:51am

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The Wilson Christian Academy varsity baseball team was defeated 6-0 by the Wilmington Christian Patriots in a North Carolina Christian Schools Association 2-A East Region matchup. Wilmington Christian pitcher Landen Edwards threw a complete-game three-hitter, while Patriots first baseman Dewarren Hand hit a 375-foot home run to lead the offensive effort.

Why it matters

This loss drops Wilson Christian to 2-2 in the region and 4-6 overall, while Wilmington Christian improves to 7-4 in their region debut. The game highlighted the strength of the Patriots' roster and the challenges Wilson Christian faced in competing against such a talented squad.

The details

Wilson Christian sophomore left-hander Davis Pittman limited Wilmington Christian to one run through the first four innings, but the Patriots pulled away with three runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth, including Dewarren Hand's solo home run. Wilmington Christian's Landen Edwards blanked the Chargers on three hits, while Wilson Christian managed just three singles from Pittman, eighth-grader Cale Williams, and senior Chris Lewis.

  • The game was played on a 90-degree Friday afternoon.
  • Wilson Christian continues region play at home at 6 p.m. Monday against Greenville Christian.

The players

Landen Edwards

The Wilmington Christian pitcher who threw a complete-game three-hitter to defeat Wilson Christian.

Dewarren Hand

The Wilmington Christian first baseman who hit a 375-foot home run in the sixth inning.

Davis Pittman

The Wilson Christian sophomore left-hander who started the game and limited Wilmington Christian to one run through the first four innings.

Ty Bissett

The veteran head coach of the Wilson Christian varsity baseball team.

Ethan Krieger

The Wilson Christian sophomore right-hander who relieved Pittman and gave up three runs in the fifth and two in the sixth.

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What they’re saying

“'(Wilmington Christian) may have been the best team we have played all year. It's hard for us to play against them. They have 18 players on the roster, and they all can play. (The Wilmington Christian coach) has got him a good team.'”

— Ty Bissett, Wilson Christian Head Coach

“'He established his fastball, and that's all he needed.'”

— Ty Bissett, Wilson Christian Head Coach

“'I like for us to score six runs and, if we had, we might have won the game.'”

— Ty Bissett, Wilson Christian Head Coach

What’s next

Wilson Christian continues region play at home at 6 p.m. Monday against Greenville Christian, a 3-1 victor in the first meeting.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the talent and depth of the Wilmington Christian squad, which proved too much for the Wilson Christian Chargers to overcome. The loss drops Wilson Christian to 2-2 in the region, but they will have another chance to compete against a regional opponent on Monday.