Softball Recap: Merritt Island Christian Has No Trouble Against Real Life Christian Academy

Merritt Island Christian saw some tournament action on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Real Life Christian Academy Raptors. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.

Sophia Kachouroff

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/12/25 vs Real Life Christian Academy	11
03/06/25 @ Bayside	9
03/13/25 vs Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy	8
03/27/25 vs Heritage	4
02/20/25 @ Heritage	4

Sophia Kachouroff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple.

In other batting news, Keri Shea and Parker Morrison did most of the damage at the plate: Shea went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Morrison scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave Shea a new career-high. Shae Janke was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one triple.

Merritt Island Christian's record now sits at 6-8. As for Real Life Christian Academy, they moved to 14-3 with that loss, which also ended their 13-game winning streak.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merritt Island Christian will challenge Wapakoneta at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Real Life Christian Academy, they will square off against Altamonte Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raptors are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.