Baseball Game Preview: Calvary Christian Academy vs. Hancock Panthers

Calvary Christian Academy will face off against the Hancock Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Calvary Christian Academy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Calvary Christian Academy and Heritage Academy, and Heritage Academy kept the tradition alive. Calvary Christian Academy took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Heritage Academy on Thursday.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hancock, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top against Mountain Ridge on Thursday by a score of 3-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 17, 2024.

Blaire Ray was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Ray was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Ethan Hill was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.

Hancock now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Calvary Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calvary Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hancock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Calvary Christian Academy suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Hancock in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Calvary Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.