Softball Recap: Make It 11 in a Row for Destiny Christian

Wildcats

Previous Games

04/07/25 @ Union Christian Academy	15-7
04/07/25 @ Union Christian Academy	8-6
03/28/25 @ Life Prep	17-2
03/28/25 @ Life Prep	18-0
03/13/25 vs Varsity Opponent	25-10
+ 6 more games

Destiny Christian put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against the Union Christian Academy Eagles as they made off with a 15-7 win. Considering the Wildcats have won six matches by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Zoey Landers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Rian Tipton and Rae Whomble did most of the damage at the plate: Tipton scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Whomble scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave Tipton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cienna Davis, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Destiny Christian pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Union Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Destiny Christian will face off against rival Life Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Union Christian Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe Arkansas Christian Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.