Watseka is 6-0 against Grace Christian Academy since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Watseka Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Grace Christian Academy Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. Watseka is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Watseka has not done well against Clifton Central recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Watseka had just enough and edged Clifton Central out 9-8.
James Newell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Newell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Watseka let Quinn Starkey and Austin Marcier loose on the outfield. Starkey scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Marcier scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss. They suffered a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of Gardner-South Wilmington.
Watseka's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Grace Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Watseka took their victory against Grace Christian Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Watseka since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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