Cougars
| 04/08/25 vs Crisp Academy | 11-1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Crisp Academy | 12-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Sherwood Christian Academy | 15-0 |
| 03/18/25 @ Westwood | 9-2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Westwood | 10-2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Westwood | 9-1 |
Grace Christian Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Crisp Academy Wildcats 11-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 two weeks ago.
Daniel Johnson and Jacob Elkins made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Johnson tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Elkins pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Johnson scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Elkins scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Elkins has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noah Smith, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. Landon Temples was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Grace Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Grace Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Crisp Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Coming up, Grace Christian Academy will venture away from home to take on Fullington Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Crisp Academy, they will welcome Westwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crisp Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Westwood has averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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