Gainesville Christian Community kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 16-1 to the Hope Christian Academy Lions. Gainesville Christian Community has struggled against Hope Christian Academy recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Hope Christian Academy's part, Mackenzie McRaney made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). McRaney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Hope Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Addyson Wilson, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2. Wilson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Maddie McCloud was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Hope Christian Academy's win ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-11.
Coincidentally, Gainesville Christian Community and Hope Christian Academy will both be playing Northside Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Gainesville Christian Community will head out to face Northside Christian Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, while Hope Christian Academy will host them at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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