Softball Recap: Grace Christian Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Hayden Hill

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 4:58pm

Softball Recap: Grace Christian Academy Rams vs. Boyd-Buchanan Buccaneers

Grace Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Boyd-Buchanan Buccaneers by a score of 9-5 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Grace Christian Academy.

Brooke Million spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Hayden Hill was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Ava Malone was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

On Boyd-Buchanan's side, Mercedes Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Watson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.

Grace Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-10-1 record this season. As for Boyd-Buchanan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 23-15.

As of now, neither Grace Christian Academy nor Boyd-Buchanan have any future games scheduled.

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