Softball Game Preview: Parsons Christian Academy Lions vs. Christ's Church Academy Eagles
By Team Reports
Apr 16, 2025, 8:53am
Softball Preview: Parsons Christian Academy Lions vs. Christ's Church Academy Eagles
Parsons Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Christ's Church Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Parsons Christian Academy has given up an average of 17.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Parsons Christian Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Harvest Community on Monday. They lost 33-1 to the Warriors.
Meanwhile, Christ's Church Academy entered their tilt with St. Johns Country Day on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 16-15 W against the Spartans.
Keira Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Callie Flanagan, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5.
Christ's Church Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in five consecutive matches.
Christ's Church Academy pushed their record up to 9-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.8 runs over those games. As for Parsons Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Parsons Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Christ's Church Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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