Softball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Ezekiel Academy

Knights

Margin (Wins)

03/10/25 vs Wiregrass	18
02/24/25 vs Heritage Christian Academy	17
03/08/25 vs Monroe Academy	16
03/11/25 vs Lakeside School	12
03/04/25 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators	9

Ezekiel Academy won against Heritage Christian Academy on Thursday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Ezekiel Academy Knights didn't even let the Heritage Christian Academy Eagles on the board, marking the Ezekiel Academy Knights' second-straight 8-0 shutout. Considering the Knights have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Sarah Vick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and three runs.

In other batting news, Lauryn Darnell was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. JoAnna Wascher was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.

Ezekiel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heritage Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .062.

The win was the sixth in a row for Ezekiel Academy, bringing their record for this year to 17-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.3 runs. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ezekiel Academy will square off against Evangel Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they will host Cornerstone Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Heritage Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.