Softball Recap: Northside Christian Academy picks up sixth straight win at home

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 2:35pm

Softball Recap: Northside Christian Academy vs. First Christian Lions

Northside Christian Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They put the hurt on the First Christian Lions with a sharp 11-5 win. Considering Northside Christian Academy has won four contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

For First Christian's part, Corie Wheeler and Addison Wilson did some serious damage despite the final result: Wheeler went 1-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI, while Wilson scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Reagan Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Northside Christian Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for First Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

Northside Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Monday against Gainesville Christian Community at 5:45 p.m. First Christian will take on Corinth Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. First Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.

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