Village Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Freedom Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Village Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Freedom Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Freedom Christian Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Village Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Village Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Fayetteville Christian a 25-0 shutout on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Knights needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Colton Stern
| 03/28/25 vs Fayetteville Christian | 8 |
| 02/29/24 vs Crossroads Christian | 6 |
| 03/07/25 vs Goldsboro | 5 |
| 04/30/24 vs Northwood Temple Academy | 3 |
| 04/17/24 vs Falcon Christian Academy | 2 |
Ryan Rogers and Colton Stern made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Rogers struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Stern struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At the plate, Rogers scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Stern scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Eli Guinn was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. He also scored two runs, which is notable because Village Christian Academy is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Nathan Brooks was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Village Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .634. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Freedom Christian Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.83 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against Burlington Christian Academy, falling 13-7. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Christian Alleman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Eli Corney, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Village Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Freedom Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Village Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Freedom Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Village Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Freedom Christian Academy in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will Village Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
