Aletheia Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against West Florida Baptist Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lions will host the Conquerors at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Aletheia Christian Academy barely beat Santa Rosa Christian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions blew past Santa Rosa Christian 19-9 on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Lions, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Aletheia Christian Academy let Abigail Finley and Allie Reeder run wild. Finley went 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases, while Reeder went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs Reeder has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Davis, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Aletheia Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, while West Florida Baptist Academy put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Lighthouse Private Christian Academy. The Conquerors were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Stingrays. The victory continues a trend for the Conquerors in their matchups with the Stingrays: they've now won five in a row.
Stella Moore was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ande Johnson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
West Florida Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Aletheia Christian Academy, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Aletheia Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from West Florida Baptist Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.