Paladins
| 03/19/26 vs Trinity Classical | 32 |
| 03/19/26 vs Trinity Classical | 28 |
| 02/24/26 vs Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 15 |
| 03/24/26 @ Lanier Christian Academy | 10 |
| 03/13/26 vs Horizon Christian Academy | 10 |
Pinecrest Academy extended their winning streak to seven on Tuesday, bumping them up to 12-2. They blew past the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning 20-10. The Paladins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Cooper Chupp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Pinecrest Academy got a massive performance out of Aiden Gangone, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Gangone a new career-high. Christian Gangone also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Pinecrest Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lanier Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .444.
As for Lanier Christian Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since April 25, 2025.
On Lanier Christian Academy's side, Tres Criste made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Coming up, Lanier Christian Academy will square off against Westminster Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pinecrest Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Lightning's game: after the Lightning face off against the Lions, they'll take on Pinecrest Academy again at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
