Old Plank Christian Academy has gone a perfect 5-0 against Parsons Christian Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. Old Plank Christian Academy will head out to square off against Parsons Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Old Plank Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 22-0 margin over Harvest Community on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Defenders needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Mason Moody made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Old Plank Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-9 when he doesn't).
Kharis DuPree
| 03/28/25 @ Harvest Community | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Westside | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ Andrew Jackson | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Parsons Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Parker | 1 |
In other batting news, Kharis DuPree was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brody Strickler, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Parsons Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Cedar Creek Christian 9-8. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Jeffrey Hartley was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Brayden Comer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Parsons Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They are undefeated (5-0) when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Old Plank Christian Academy's record is now 6-9. As for Parsons Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 5-4-1.
Old Plank Christian Academy took their win against Parsons Christian Academy when the teams last played on Monday by a conclusive 11-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Old Plank Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
