Baseball Recap: Covenant Christian Academy Starts off Right with Win over Johnson Ferry Christian Academy

Covenant Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They blew past the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints 13-5.

Justin Barton

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/06/25 vs Johnson Ferry Christian Academy	4
04/22/24 vs Notre Dame Academy	3
03/18/24 vs Bible Baptist Christian	1
03/08/24 @ Victory Baptist	1
03/07/24 @ Young Americans Christian	1

The team relied heavily on Justin Barton, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas McMillan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.

Covenant Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.

Coming up, Covenant Christian Academy will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Horizon Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they will challenge Pinecrest Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.