Baseball Recap: Novi Christian Academy Warriors vs. Hope Christian Academy Hawks
Novi Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Hope Christian Academy Hawks 24-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Novi Christian Academy also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Luke Shenton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Shenton has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shenton was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Gallagher, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Nolan Gallagher was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
Novi Christian Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. As for Hope Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Novi Christian Academy beat Hope Christian Academy by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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