By GameChanger Media Alex Demaegd drove in four runs on two hits to lead Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen past Elkhart Christian Academy Varsity Eagles 14-2 on Saturday at Elkhart Christian Academy. Alex Demaegd doubled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring two. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen got on the board in the first inning after Kole Neace doubled, scoring one run. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen added two runs in the second. Alex Demaegd doubled down the left field line, making the score 3-0. A single by Chase Semak, a single by Liam Hacker, and a double by Alex Demaegd helped Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen extend their early lead in the third. Gavin Franks earned the win for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The reliever gave up five hits and two runs (one earned) over six and one-third innings, striking out six and walking none. James Ramirez took the loss for Elkhart Christian Academy Varsity Eagles. The starter went four and one-third innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits, striking out four and walking eight. Xavier Mercado stepped on the mound first for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The southpaw allowed zero hits and zero runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking none. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen piled up 11 hits in the game. Gavin Franks, Kole Neace, Chase Semak, and Alex Demaegd each collected two hits for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Ryan Ecker paced Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game. Andrew Toney stole two bases. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen stole six bases in the game. Liam Elkins, Carter Fisher, Josh Braun, Hayden Castro, and James Ramirez each collected one hit for Elkhart Christian Academy Varsity Eagles. Cole Hummer and James Ramirez each drove in one run for Elkhart Christian Academy Varsity Eagles. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen will travel to Warsaw Junior Varsity Tigers for their next game on Monday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.