Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbia Academy). They were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Grace Christian Academy Lions on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won five contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Anna Brewer
| 04/14/25 vs Grace Christian Academy | 8 |
| 04/11/25 vs Middle Tennessee Christian | 15 |
| 04/10/25 @ Battle Ground Academy | 5 |
| 04/08/25 @ Providence Christian Academy | 9 |
| 04/04/25 vs Franklin Road Academy | 15 |
| + 6 more games |
Anna Brewer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Columbia Academy got a massive performance out of Lila Pulley, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs Pulley has posted since back in March of 2024. Rory Rhoades also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Columbia Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grace Christian Academy only posted a batting average of .235.
Columbia Academy's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Grace Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Columbia Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Middle Tennessee Christian at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Grace Christian Academy will take on rival Battle Ground Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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