SouthLake Christian Academy will challenge Gaston Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
SouthLake Christian Academy came out on top against Gaston Day on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Spartans. Considering the Eagles have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jack Salony spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because SouthLake Christian Academy is 5-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-8 otherwise.
Evan Hogg
| 04/22/25 vs Concord Academy | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Gaston Day | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Westminster Catawba Christian | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Concord Academy | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, Evan Hogg was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. SouthLake Christian Academy is 2-1 when Hogg posts three or more RBI, but 7-8 otherwise. Jackson Drayton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
SouthLake Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Gaston Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Cary Christian 10-9. The victory was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on four straight.
The team relied heavily on Noah Cooper, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Meridian Leffew, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
The win got SouthLake Christian Academy back to even at 9-9. As for Gaston Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-2.
SouthLake Christian Academy suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to Gaston Christian in their previous matchup back in March. Will SouthLake Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
