Grace Christian had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They never let Harrells Christian Academy get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 back in March.
Victoria Thomas
| 04/24/25 vs Harrells Christian Academy | 4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Thales Academy Rolesville | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs John Paul II Catholic | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Lawrence Academy | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
Hayley Pugh and Victoria Thomas were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pugh tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Thomas tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. At bat, Pugh went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles, while Thomas went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hochevar, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Adison Gardner, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Grace Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Grace Christian pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Grace Christian will face off against American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Halifax Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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