Softball Recap: Evangel Christian Wins Going Away Against Macon-East Montgomery Academy

Lightning

Margin (Wins)

03/11/25 @ Trinity Christian Homeschool	20
02/25/25 @ Heritage Christian Academy	19
03/25/25 vs Trinity Christian	16
03/14/25 @ Wiregrass	13
04/01/25 @ Tuscaloosa Home Educators	12

Evangel Christian was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Macon-East Montgomery Academy on Friday. The Lightning put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 12-2 victory. Considering the Lightning have won 11 contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Ella Ruth Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Raylee Evans, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Gracelynn Shackelford was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Evangel Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in ten consecutive games.

The win snapped Evangel Christian's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-8 record. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.

Evangel Christian will be playing at home against Bessemer Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rebels will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Lightning surely won't give up without a fight. Macon-East Montgomery Academy will be paying especially close attention to Evangel Christian's contest: after Evangel Christian faces off against Wiregrass, they'll take on Macon-East Montgomery Academy again at 4:00 p.m. on the 22nd.