Classical Academy Caimans Baseball

Weekly Newsletter

Week of March 16, 2026

It was another exciting week for Caimans baseball with strong performances from the JV and Novice squads. The JV squad put together a dominant shutout win, the novice team showed flashes offensively and defensively, and our JV group battled back in dramatic fashion in a thrilling walk-off victory. With finals week ahead, please take note of adjusted practice times for all teams.

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Game Recaps

Novice

Filpi Homers as Caimans Battle La Jolla Country Day

The Classical Academy Freshman Caimans fell to La Jolla Country Day 9–3 on Monday at Hidden Valley Middle School, but showed resilience and several strong individual performances.

Gianni Filpi led the offensive effort, going 2-for-3 at the plate and launching a solo home run to left field in the third inning.

Mac West, Gianni Filpi, and Sawyer Petrie each drove in a run for the Caimans. The team demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing eight walks on the day, with Mac West, Joey White, and Hudson Hawkins each collecting two.

On the bases, West added two stolen bases, while the defense turned two double plays.

On the mound, Hudson Hawkins started the game, allowing three runs (none earned) over 2⅔ innings. Logan Johnson came on in relief and struck out four hitters across three innings of work.

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Junior Varsity

Caimans Roll Past Foothills Christian 14–0

The Classical Academy JV Caimans delivered a dominant performance Monday, defeating Foothills Christian 14–0.

The offense got rolling in the second inning when Nolan Sill doubled to drive in two runs, putting the Caimans on the board early.

The bats stayed hot throughout the game. Brody Kintzele had a big day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Isaiah Pfingsten added two hits and drove in runs as well. Jax Strand contributed with a two-run double during a big fourth inning for the Caimans.

The pitching staff controlled the game from start to finish. Owen Williams started and tossed four shutout innings, striking out four while allowing just four hits. Troy Peppler closed things out with a scoreless inning of relief and two strikeouts.

The team totaled 11 hits, drew seven walks, stole five bases, and turned two double plays in a well-rounded team effort.

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JV Walk-Off Thriller

In another exciting matchup, the Caimans battled until the final swing.

Nick Holbrook (4 IP, 5 strikeouts) and Jax Strand (3 IP, 2 strikeouts) combined to carry a no-hitter into the seventh inning.

After the opposing team rallied late to tie the game, the Caimans responded in dramatic fashion. Skyler Piceno, who collected three hits and two RBIs, delivered a walk-off single to score Ryan Torres, who finished the day with one hit and two runs scored.

Tommy Swenson also contributed offensively, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.

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Schedule – Week of March 16

Please note: With finals week at school, several practice start times have been adjusted.

The Caimans have a full week of games across all three levels.

The novice team will play three times this week, opening Monday at La Costa Canyon, hosting San Pasqual on Tuesday at Hidden Valley Middle School, and traveling to Rancho Bernardo on Thursday.

The JV team begins the week Monday with a home game against San Dieguito at Del Dios Middle School before heading to Mission Vista for a road matchup on Wednesday.

Varsity also opens the week Monday, on the road against San Dieguito Academy, returns home to face Central on Thursday at Del Dios, and wraps up the week Saturday afternoon with a home game against Dawson School.

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Novice

Monday – Game at La Costa Canyon, 4:00 PM

Tuesday – Game vs San Pasqual, 3:30 PM

Hidden Valley Middle School

Wednesday – Off

Thursday – Game at Rancho Bernardo, 4:00 PM

Friday – Practice 4:00–5:30 PM

Hidden Valley Middle School

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Junior Varsity

Monday – Game vs San Dieguito, 4:00 PM

Del Dios Middle School

Tuesday – Practice 3:00–5:00 PM

Hidden Valley Middle School

Wednesday – Game at Mission Vista, 4:00 PM

Thursday – Practice 3:00–5:00 PM

Hidden Valley Middle School

Friday – Practice 2:45–4:15 PM

Hidden Valley Middle School

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Varsity

Monday Morning – Training at 5 Tool

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday Afternoon – Game at San Dieguito Academy

4:00 PM

Tuesday – Practice 3:00–6:00 PM

Del Dios Middle School

Wednesday – Practice 3:00–6:00 PM

Del Dios Middle School

Thursday – Game vs Central

4:00 PM – Del Dios Middle School

Friday – Practice 3:00–6:00 PM

Del Dios Middle School

Saturday – Game vs Dawson School

1:30 PM – Del Dios Middle School

As we head into a busy week of games during finals week, remember that the same qualities that make great baseball players also make great students—discipline, preparation, and the ability to focus when it matters most. Stay organized, take care of your responsibilities in the classroom, and support each other through a demanding week. When it’s time to step on the field, trust the work you’ve put in and compete for the guy next to you. Great teams rise to challenges together, and this is another opportunity for the Caimans to show toughness, character, and pride in everything we do—both in the classroom and on the field.

Coach Shaw