Baseball Game Preview: Nova Classical Academy Knights vs. St. Croix Lutheran Crusaders

Knights

Runs

04/19/25 @ St. Paul Academy-Summit	4
04/14/25 vs Liberty Classical Academy	27
04/07/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy	3

Nova Classical Academy is a perfect 4-0 against St. Croix Lutheran since May of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. Nova Classical Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.

On Saturday, Nova Classical Academy came up short against St. Paul Academy-Summit and fell 8-4.

Meanwhile, St. Croix Lutheran posted their closest win since April 9, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out New Life Academy 8-7. The Crusaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

The team relied heavily on Evan Kasa, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Isaac Garcia also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.

St. Croix Lutheran's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Nova Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nova Classical Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like St. Croix Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Nova Classical Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against St. Croix Lutheran in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 9-8. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Crusaders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.