Softball Recap: Destiny Christian Academy Sets Scoring Season-High Against Natomas

Lions

Team Score (Highest)

04/10/25 @ Natomas	21
03/25/25 vs El Camino	18
03/27/25 @ Sutter	16
04/01/25 @ Dixon	14
04/09/25 vs Woodland	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Destiny Christian Academy). They were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the Natomas Nighthawks on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now won nine in a row.

Ayla Tuua made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

In other pitching news, Mia Jimenez looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, McKayla Fulmer was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. What's more, she posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sophia Fountaine, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.

Destiny Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .789. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in ten consecutive contests.

Destiny Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Natomas, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.

Destiny Christian Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Nighthawks: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.