Halifax Academy was the 6-1 winner over Wayne Christian when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Halifax Academy Vikings fell just short of the Wayne Christian Eagles by a score of 3-1 on Monday. Halifax Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Payton Odom spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 12 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Halifax Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Scarlett Harris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Wayne Christian's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Riley Sutton gave up only one earned run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Fox, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Millie Fox was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Halifax Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Wayne Christian, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-3.
Halifax Academy will head out on the road to challenge Ridgecroft at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wayne Christian, they will be playing at home against John Paul II Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II Catholic knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Wayne Christian likes a good challenge.
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