Elkhart Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They blew past the Oregon-Davis Bobcats 12-2. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Naomi Herbster
| 04/14/25 vs Oregon-Davis | 14 |
| 05/14/24 vs South Bend Washington | 8 |
| 05/18/24 vs Calumet Christian | 6 |
| 05/11/24 vs Lakeland | 3 |
| 04/27/24 vs Concord | 3 |
Naomi Herbster made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Ehninger, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Ryleigh Viront was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Looking ahead, Elkhart Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Monday against South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. As for Oregon-Davis, they will square off against West Central at 5:30 p.m. on the 22nd.
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