Northstar Christian Academy is 6-0 against Bishop Kearney since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Northstar Christian Academy Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Bishop Kearney Kings at 4:30 p.m.
Northstar Christian Academy is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Aquinas Institute just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 8-2 to the Little Irish. Northstar Christian Academy has not had much luck with Aquinas Institute recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, Bishop Kearney came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Lima Christian on Wednesday as Bishop Kearney made off with a 17-4 victory. Bishop Kearney's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Augustine Valentini was excellent, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and a double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Northstar Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Bishop Kearney, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Northstar Christian Academy skirted past Bishop Kearney 4-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northstar Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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