Elkhart Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against South Bend Washington recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Eagles will face off against the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Elkhart Christian Academy barely beat Hamilton the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles blew past the Marines 13-3 on Friday. The Eagles not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19th (when they won 50-5).
James Ramirez
| 05/16/25 vs Hamilton | 11 |
| 05/10/25 vs Prairie Heights | 8 |
| 04/20/24 @ Argos | 6 |
| 05/03/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 4 |
| 03/28/24 vs Concord | 4 |
James Ramirez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Isaac Hurt was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Elkhart Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-15 otherwise. Liam Elkins was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Elkhart Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Bend Washington). Their pitchers stepped up to hand South Bend Career Academy a 22-0 shutout on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 4-12. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15.
South Bend Washington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Elkhart Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. It's a different story for South Bend Washington, though, as they've only averaged .148. Will they be able to contain Elkhart Christian Academy's hitters?
Elkhart Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off South Bend Washington in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 and fell 9-7. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
