The Novi Christian Academy Warriors will square off against the Redford Union Panthers at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Novi Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Novi Christian Academy took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lutheran, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Novi Christian Academy had just enough and edged out Lutheran 6-5 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Novi Christian Academy has posted since May 18, 2024.
Tyler Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Novi Christian Academy is undefeated when Brown allows one or fewer earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Brown was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Brett Polakowski
| 04/15/25 @ Hope Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Hope Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Lutheran | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Inter-City Baptist | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Inter-City Baptist | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, Sam Snipes and Brett Polakowski did most of the damage at the plate: Snipes went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Polakowski got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. Polakowski has become a key player for Novi Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Luke Gallagher, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Redford Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 27th straight loss. They came up short against Garden City, falling 20-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Novi Christian Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-7. As for Redford Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-27.
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