Softball Recap: Grace Christian Wins Going Away Against Thales Academy Rolesville

Crusaders

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Harrells Christian Academy	17
04/17/25 vs Thales Academy Rolesville	15
03/07/25 vs North Raleigh Christian Academy	15
03/18/25 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston	13
04/15/25 vs John Paul II Catholic	10

Grace Christian never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights with a sharp 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won eight matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Victoria Thomas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Addison Kirk looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hochevar, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Adison Gardner was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Grace Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The win made it two in a row for Grace Christian and bumps their season record up to 8-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.

Coming up, Grace Christian will welcome Harrells Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they will take on Wilson Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Chargers have now posted at least ten runs in their last six contests.