Baseball Recap: Zephyrhills Christian Academy Wins Going Away Against First Baptist Christian Academy

Zephyrhills Christian Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt First Baptist Christian Academy on Friday. The Warriors put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 19-3 victory. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.

Will Rives

Hits Against

03/06/25 @ Bell Creek Academy	10
02/20/25 @ Real Life Christian Academy	5
03/11/25 @ Keswick Christian	3
02/13/25 vs Ruskin Christian	1

Giancarlo Garcia and Will Rives made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Garcia pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rives tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Zephyrhills Christian Academy's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 3-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). At bat, Garcia scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Rives scored a run while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriel Novo, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and three runs. Zephyrhills Christian Academy is undefeated when Novo posts three or more RBI, but 3-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Dulaski, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Zephyrhills Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive contests.

Zephyrhills Christian Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for First Baptist Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Zephyrhills Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-4 defeat against Foundation Christian Academy on the 31st. As for First Baptist Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 15-0 win against Halifax Academy on the 31st.