Baseball Game Preview: Snook Christian Academy Eagles vs. South Choctaw Academy Rebels

The Snook Christian Academy Eagles will square off against the South Choctaw Academy Rebels at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Snook Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.

Snook Christian Academy will face South Choctaw Academy after dropping another heartbreaker against Lighthouse Private Christian Academy on Thursday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 2.1 of beating them. Snook Christian Academy lost 14-2 to Lighthouse Private Christian Academy. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Stingrays: they've now lost nine in a row.

Colton Givens was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run.

Meanwhile, South Choctaw Academy made easy work of Snook Christian Academy on Friday and carried off an 11-1 victory. Considering the Rebels have won three matches by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

The team relied heavily on Kade Carroll, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He also put up three RBI, which were his first of the season. Dawson Sikes was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.

South Choctaw Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Snook Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for South Choctaw Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

South Choctaw Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Snook Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. It's a different story for South Choctaw Academy, though, as they've only averaged .208. Will they be able to contain Snook Christian Academy's hitters?

Snook Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from South Choctaw Academy when the teams last played on Friday. Will Snook Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.