New Bern Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Bethel Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. New Bern Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Bethel Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bethel Christian Academy will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: New Bern Christian Academy extended their winning streak to three on Monday. New Bern Christian Academy put the hurt on Epiphany with a sharp 31-4 win. That looming 31-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for New Bern Christian Academy yet this season.
Tyler Willis made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Seth Nobles
| 04/07/25 @ Epiphany | 5 |
| 03/19/24 @ Faith Christian Academy | 4 |
| 04/23/24 @ Jacksonville Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ Greenville Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/15/24 vs Jacksonville Christian Academy | 3 |
In other batting news, New Bern Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Seth Nobles, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Those five runs gave Nobles a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Preston Ryan, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
New Bern Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .784. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Bethel Christian Academy hadn't done well against Wilson Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Trojans were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Chargers.
Cooper Williams spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has become a key player for Bethel Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Jamey Williams and Brayden Cash did most of the damage at the plate: Jamey went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Cash went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Bethel Christian Academy is undefeated when Williams posts three or more hits, but 3-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Luke Donoho, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
New Bern Christian Academy's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.6 runs over those games. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
New Bern Christian Academy suffered a grim 23-0 defeat to Bethel Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2022. Will New Bern Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
