Softball Recap: Nazarene Christian Academy Extends Home Winning Streak to Five

Lions

Previous 5 Games (Home)

04/15/25 vs Newman International Academy	12-2
04/01/25 vs Mercy Culture Prep	10-8
03/25/25 vs Weatherford Christian	15-3
03/11/25 vs Fellowship Academy	12-2
02/22/25 vs Trinity Christian	4-2

Nazarene Christian Academy had won five straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 11-3 to make it six. They put the hurt on the Newman International Academy Warriors with a sharp 12-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won seven in a row.

Gracyn Whitsell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Savannah Spangler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Nazarene Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.

As for Newman International Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3. They have struggled against Nazarene Christian Academy recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.

On Newman International Academy's side, Morgan Brooks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Nazarene Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Varsity Opponent at 2:30 p.m. on the 28th. As for Newman International Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat against UME Preparatory Academy on the 17th.