Recap: Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Halifax Academy Vikings
After flying high against Neuse Christian Academy last Friday, Harrells Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders suffered a rough 12-4 defeat at the hands of the Halifax Academy Vikings on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Harrells Christian Academy in their matchups with Halifax Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Harrells Christian Academy saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izzy Bradshaw, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Halifax Academy's side, Payton Odem spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Halifax Academy got a massive performance out of Maddy Bethel, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Hamill, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Harrells Christian Academy has fallen quite a ways from their 14-5 record last season and are now at 2-5. As for Halifax Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-5.
Harrells Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Arendell Parrott Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harrells Christian Academy is facing Arendell Parrott Academy at the right time seeing as Arendell Parrott Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Halifax Academy, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Southampton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th.
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