Softball Game Recap: Skipstone Academy Warriors vs. Calvary Christian Knights

By Team Reports Mar 25, 2024, 2:32pm

Recap: Skipstone Academy Warriors vs. Calvary Christian Knights

After a string of six wins, Skipstone Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. Their rough 21-0 defeat to the Calvary Christian Knights might stick with them for a while. The matchup marked that first time this season in which Skipstone Academy was not able to get on the board.

Skipstone Academy saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison McRae, who went 1-for-2 with a double. McRae has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On Calvary Christian's side, Kendall Gumm was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gumm was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Kennedy Williams was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Taylor, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Having lost for the first time this season, Skipstone Academy fell to 6-1. As for Calvary Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Skipstone Academy will take on Peachtree Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calvary Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Creekside Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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