Softball Recap: Nazarene Christian Academy Starts Season with Victory Against Trinity Christian

By Team Reports Feb 6, 2025, 11:03am

Softball Recap: Nazarene Christian Academy Lions vs. Trinity Christian Eagles

Nazarene Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They skirted past the Trinity Christian Eagles 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Gracyn Whitsell

Batters Struck Out (Career)

02/04/25 vs Trinity Christian20
05/07/24 vs First Baptist15
02/26/24 vs Pantego Christian13
05/01/24 vs Weatherford Christian11
03/01/24 @ First Baptist10

Gracyn Whitsell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 20 Ks. Those 20 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.

At the plate, Brooke Clayton was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.

Nazarene Christian Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Trinity Christian: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on February 11th.

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