
Eagles
05/06/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 6-1 |
04/28/25 @ Greater Cabarrus S | 19-3 |
04/24/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy | 10-8 |
SouthLake Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Hickory Grove Christian Lions on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won three contests in a row.
Hayden Blair made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madeline Pressley, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Maelyia Blair was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
SouthLake Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
SouthLake Christian Academy pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
As of now, neither SouthLake Christian Academy nor Hickory Grove Christian have any future games scheduled.
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