The CrossPointe Christian Academy Cavaliers will head out to challenge the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
CrossPointe Christian Academy will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Abundant Life Christian Academy on Tuesday. The Cavaliers put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 18-3 win.
Hayden Brantley looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
Banks Casey
| 04/15/25 @ Abundant Life Christian Academy | 4 |
| 03/03/25 @ Skipstone Academy | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Trinity Christian School of Griffin | 2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Peoples Baptist Academy | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Hearts Academy | 1 |
On the hitting side, CrossPointe Christian Academy let Gaines Casey and Banks Casey run wild. Gaines went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Banks went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Banks a new career-high. Another player making a difference was McKennon NuNU Brannon, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
CrossPointe Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .588. They are undefeated (6-0) when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, New Creation Christian Academy got the win against CrossPointe Christian Academy by a conclusive 12-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Crusaders.
Micah Stewart made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cade Anderson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Luke Robinson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
New Creation Christian Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for CrossPointe Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4-1 record this season.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. CrossPointe Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .518. However, it's not like New Creation Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
CrossPointe Christian Academy suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to New Creation Christian Academy when the teams last played on Monday. Can the Cavaliers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
