Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Lawrence Academy

After only one run in their last match, Lawrence Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Grace Christian on Friday. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crusaders, sneaking past 10-8. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Clair Ferebee

Batters Struck Out

04/04/25 vs Grace Christian	5
03/24/25 @ Northeast Academy	7
03/18/25 vs Pungo Christian Academy	10
03/13/25 vs John Paul II Catholic	5
03/12/25 @ Camden County	8
+ 2 more games

Clair Ferebee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Hallie Mizelle was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jaslene Ethridge, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Lawrence Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grace Christian only posted an OBP of .394.

The win was the third in a row for Lawrence Academy, bringing their record up to 10-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Grace Christian, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-2 record.

Coming up, Lawrence Academy will head out to face off against Cape Fear Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season. As for Grace Christian, they will be playing at home against High Point Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Crusaders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.