Softball Recap: Shekinah Christian falls despite strong effort from Brook Purdy

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 12:50am

Softball Recap: Shekinah Christian Flames vs. Tree of Life Christian Trojans

Shekinah Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 20-10 to the Tree of Life Christian Trojans. Even though they lost, Shekinah Christian's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

Brook Purdy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs and a triple. Lydia Masula was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.

Shekinah Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Tree of Life Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shekinah Christian will take on Liberty Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Liberty Christian Academy is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Shekinah Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Tree of Life Christian, they will be playing at home against Elgin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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