Softball Recap: Wilson Christian Academy has no trouble against Union Grove Christian

By Team Reports Apr 20, 2024, 8:25am

Softball Recap: Wilson Christian Academy Chargers vs. Union Grove Christian Patriots

Wilson Christian Academy never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Union Grove Christian on Friday. They blew past the Union Grove Christian Patriots 19-8. The result was nothing new for Wilson Christian Academy, who have now won five matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

Stevie Cressionne was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned run off one hit. Cressionne has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cressionne was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Wilson Christian Academy let Summer Lee and Cheyenne Brantley loose on the outfield. Lee scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Brantley scored four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Amelia McCarty was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

On Union Grove Christian's side, Ansley Holt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy McDaniel, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Wilson Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Union Grove Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.

Wilson Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against Bethel Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Bethel Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven matches. As for Union Grove Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Wilmington Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Union Grove Christian is facing Wilmington Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Wilmington Christian Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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