Softball Recap: Creekside Christian Academy Sets Scoring Season-High Against Skipstone Academy

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Creekside Christian Academy). They came out on top against the Skipstone Academy Warriors by a score of 15-12 on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cougars considering their one-run performance the match before.

Caleigh Yarbrough made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

Maya Lewis

Hits (Career)

03/27/25 @ Skipstone Academy	4
03/07/25 @ Trinity Prep	3
03/18/25 @ Peachtree Academy	2
03/21/24 vs Scholars Guild Academy	2
03/19/24 @ Lyndon Academy	2

In other batting news, Maya Lewis was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Aviana Mathis was another key player, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.

Creekside Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Creekside Christian Academy's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-7. As for Skipstone Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.

Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Creekside Christian Academy Cougars face off against Trinity Prep Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Skipstone Academy, they will take on Covington Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Skipstone Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Covington Academy has averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.