Ben Blair, alongside two other former Liberty Christian Academy standouts, played on Friday, April 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game for Liberty Flames

Ben Blair, alongside two other former Liberty Christian Academy standouts, played on Friday, April 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game for Liberty Flames — Braden Weaver and Ben Blair

Apr 19, 2025

ByNorth Richmond Today

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On Friday, April 18, three former Liberty Christian Academy standouts, including Ben Blair, Braden Weaver and John Simmons’ current college team, the Liberty Flames, won 5-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

The game took place at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park. This was their second matchup against the Bulldogs this season.

The Flames’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Ben Blair

Right handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′3″ 200

Braden Weaver

Outfielder

Freshman

5′10″ 190

John Simmons

Infielder

Junior

6′0″ 205

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