The Snook Christian Academy Eagles will face off against the Aletheia Christian Academy Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Snook Christian Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Wilcox Academy and fell 14-13.
Lilly Lovin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Hayes, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Aletheia Christian Academy duked it out with Booker T. Washington on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Wildcats 14-4. Considering the Lions have won four games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Summer Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Varela, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Allie Reeder was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Aletheia Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.2 runs over those games. As for Snook Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Snook Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Aletheia Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .556. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Snook Christian Academy took their victory against Aletheia Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
