Softball Recap: Merritt Island Christian Starts Season with Victory on the Road

Merritt Island Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles with a sharp 18-8 victory. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.

Beckah Olson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Olson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Shae Janke was incredible, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sarah Robison, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.

Cougars

Hits

02/18/25 @ Calvary Chapel Academy	12
04/29/24 vs Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy	7
04/22/24 @ Legacy Charter	7
04/18/24 @ Merritt Island	4
04/17/24 vs Morningside Academy	10
+ 12 more games

Merritt Island Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Merritt Island Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 17-2 victory against Heritage on the 20th. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-2 loss against Morningside Academy on the 21st.