Johnson Ferry Christian Academy was the 5-1 winner over Cornerstone Prep Academy when they last played one another last Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cornerstone Prep Academy on Thursday.
Jackson Walker was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Walker has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Will Miller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Zachary Grayson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Cornerstone Prep Academy's side, the team relied heavily on Charles Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hayden Daniel, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy dropped their record down to 4-6 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will take on Pinecrest Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Excel Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Cornerstone Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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