Baseball Recap: Skipstone Academy Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

While Skipstone Academy's win against Peoples Baptist Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors skirted past the Knights 8-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.

Jace Wilson

Batters Struck Out

04/01/25 @ Peoples Baptist Academy	6
03/21/25 @ Strong Rock Christian	3
03/03/25 vs CrossPointe Christian Academy	2
04/22/24 @ Peoples Baptist Academy	4
04/18/24 @ CrossPointe Christian Academy	2
+ 4 more games

Jace Wilson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.

In other pitching news, Gage Wheat looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Cook, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Kade Gregory, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Skipstone Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Peoples Baptist Academy, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Coincidentally, Skipstone Academy and Peoples Baptist Academy will both be playing Trinity Christian School of Griffin the next time they take the field. The Warriors will head out to face the LIONS at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Knights will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.