Baseball Recap: Harvester Christian Academy Takes Down New Creation Christian Academy in a Playoff Battle

Hawks

Margin (Wins)

02/28/25 @ Cornerstone Prep Academy	20
03/10/25 vs Kings Way Christian School	13
03/17/25 @ Johnson Ferry Christian Academy	12
04/28/25 vs New Creation Christian Academy	10
04/12/25 @ Heritage Preparatory	9

With a playoff win on the line, Harvester Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Greg Stoeckig made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Auston Young, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Lleyton Tsai was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.

Harvester Christian Academy moved to 12-7 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for New Creation Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.

Harvester Christian Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against New Creation Christian Academy: the pair will be back at it again later today.