Softball Recap: First Academy Drops Season-High Score on Hernando Christian Academy

Eagles

Team Score (Highest)

03/21/25 @ Hernando Christian Academy	23
03/06/25 @ Legacy Charter	19
02/21/25 @ Oasis Christian	17
02/25/25 @ Celebration	14
02/27/25 @ Crescent City	7

First Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Hernando Christian Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. First Academy put the hurt on Hernando Christian Academy with a sharp 23-3 win on Friday. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Hayleigh Collop and Madi Myers did most of the damage at the plate: Collop scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Myers went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. What's more, Collop posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Carlton, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

First Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .692. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

First Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. First Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Calvary Chapel Academy has averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will face off against Indian Rocks Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hernando Christian Academy is facing Indian Rocks Christian at the right time seeing as Indian Rocks Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.