Lanier Christian Academy got their first taste of in-conference action on Thursday and they started things off strong. Everything went their way against the Horizon Christian Academy Warriors as they made off with a 9-2 win. With that victory, the Lightning brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Tres Criste made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Lanier Christian Academy is 4-1 when Criste posts two or more runs, but 2-7 otherwise.
Mikah Criste
| 04/17/25 @ Horizon Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Pinecrest Academy | 2 |
| 02/24/25 @ Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/15/25 @ Lakeview Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mikah Criste, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Hayden Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Lanier Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lanier Christian Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. As for Horizon Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Lanier Christian Academy will square off against Young Americans Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.08 runs per game on average), something the Lightning will no doubt try to take advantage of. Horizon Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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