St. Croix Prep extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nova Classical Academy Knights. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 4-2.
As for Nova Classical Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 7th.
For Nova Classical Academy's part, Will Choi made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Choi also tossed a walk, which is notable because Nova Classical Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-6 otherwise. Choi was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Choi wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Williams, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Quintus Graff also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Looking ahead, St. Croix Prep will head out on the road to challenge St. Paul Academy-Summit at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Nova Classical Academy, they will face off against New Life Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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