Baseball Game Preview: Calvary Christian Academy Lions vs. Halifax Academy Knights

The Calvary Christian Academy Lions will take on the Halifax Academy Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Calvary Christian Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Halifax Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. Calvary Christian Academy was the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over Halifax Academy on Thursday. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Logan Kitzke made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.

Luke Colonno

Runs

03/27/25 @ Halifax Academy	4
03/06/25 vs First Baptist Christian Academy	3
03/03/25 @ First Baptist Christian Academy	3
03/11/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	1
02/18/25 vs Peniel Baptist Academy	1
+ 1 more games

In other batting news, Luke Colonno was a standout: he scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Calvary Christian Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Joel Gornto was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Calvary Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Calvary Christian Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Halifax Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.