Softball Recap: Nazarene Christian Academy Has No Trouble Against Fellowship Academy

Nazarene Christian Academy won the last time they faced Fellowship Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Nazarene Christian Academy Lions blew past the Fellowship Academy Mustangs 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.

Gracyn Whitsell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

Savannah Spangler

Stolen Base (Career)

03/11/25 vs Fellowship Academy	3
03/06/25 @ Mercy Culture Prep	2
02/22/25 vs Trinity Christian	2
04/04/24 vs Mercy Culture Prep	2
02/13/24 @ Trinity Christian	2

In other batting news, Savannah Spangler was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing Three bases. while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Kirsten Parker, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Nazarene Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.

Nazarene Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Fellowship Academy and nudges their season record down to 2-2.

Nazarene Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Weatherford Christian at 2:30 p.m. on March 25th. Nazarene Christian Academy is facing Weatherford Christian at the right time seeing as Weatherford Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Fellowship Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.