Calhoun Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the St. John's Christian Academy Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Calhoun Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Colleton Prep Academy, taking the game 6-1.
Colt Layton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
On the hitting side, Calhoun Academy's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Connor Hayes, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Davis Holeman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, St. John's Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell victim to a rough 12-2 loss at the hands of Orangeburg Prep.
St. John's Christian Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Ritter, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Calhoun Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for St. John's Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Calhoun Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Calhoun Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for St. John's Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Calhoun Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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