Softball Recap: Old Plank Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Old Plank Christian Academy fell victim to Trinity Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Conquerors. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Defenders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Carly Mobley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits.

Old Plank Christian Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season.

Old Plank Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against Parsons Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.67 runs per game on average), something the Defenders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they will take on Union County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Fightin' Tigers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Conquerors surely won't give up without a fight.