Baseball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for North Hills Christian

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

05/01/25 vs Faith Academy Charter	15
04/14/25 vs Faith Academy Charter	14
02/25/25 @ North Rowan	14
05/06/25 @ Statesville Christian	11
03/25/25 vs Statesville Christian	10

North Hills Christian waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Statesville Christian Lions. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by ten runs or more this season.

Chris Barringer and Jackson Hall were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Barringer didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Hall pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts Barringer has posted since back in March. At bat, Barringer got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Hall went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. North Hills Christian is 3-1 when Hall posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-10 otherwise.

In other batting news, Gracin Craig was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Cohen Benfield was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

North Hills Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

North Hills Christian's win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Statesville Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.

As of now, neither North Hills Christian nor Statesville Christian have any future games scheduled.