Softball Recap: First Baptist Academy Find Success

First Baptist Academy won the last time they faced Concord Christian and things went their way on Friday too. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Lions 13-11. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

Ava Jennings made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off 12 hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Lily Mills was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Tenlee Luffman, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

First Baptist Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

First Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Concord Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. First Baptist Academy will venture away from home to square off against Christian Academy of Knoxville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Concord Christian, they will take on West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.