Moorestown's C.J. Hayes (25) dribbles towards the basket against Shawnee in the basketball game played at Shawnee High School in Medford, New Jersey on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Jack Petrycki for D2 Sports Network
MEDFORD - Moorestown High School senior Ryan Lynch committed to North Carolina for baseball on July 26, 2022.
He accredited basketball to helping him on the diamond.
His balance and coordination as a pitcher are on also display when he pivots in the low post on the hardwood. His movement skills allow him to play under control and he also understands the importance of competitiveness.
The North Carolina baseball commit scored the go-ahead basket in the paint with 1:50 left to play as Moorestown rallied past Shawnee, 53-49, in an Olympic Conference Patriot Division showdown on Tuesday night. The Quakers improved their record to 15-6 and seized sole possession of first place in the division standings.
"Being competitive helps in basketball a lot," Lynch said. "I think basketball is helpful for baseball for me, having experience being on a team. Competing in big games in big situations has helped me a lot. Being able to handle pressure and knowing when I need to get the job done."
Lynch completed his job.