It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Village Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since March 13th.
Eli Guinn
| 04/08/25 vs Northwood Temple Academy | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ American Leadership Academy-Johnston | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Cape Fear Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Northwood Temple Academy | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 3 |
| + 7 more games |
The team relied heavily on Eli Guinn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Village Christian Academy is 9-1 when Guinn posts two or more runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
Village Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-5 record this season.
Village Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Fayetteville Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they will take on Vance Charter in a tournament on the 18th.
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