
Lion
04/28/25 vs Burlington Christian Academy | 1-12 |
04/25/25 @ Neuse Christian Academy | 21-3 |
04/24/25 vs Friendship Christian | 14-1 |
04/24/25 @ Fayetteville Christian | 14-1 |
04/15/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy | 16-2 |
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill dropped their record down to 10-8 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They lost 12-1 to the Burlington Christian Academy Royals. The Lion were red-hot at the plate heading into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the four contests prior), but the Royals' pitchers proved too tough.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Cavender, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Burlington Christian Academy, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
On Burlington Christian Academy's side, Cooper Kelly made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Kelly has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Burlington Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Lofton Gonzalez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Gonzalez has posted since back in March. Cohen Payne was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill will take on Greensboro Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Burlington Christian Academy, they will face off against Thales Academy Rolesville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight.
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