Grace Christian strolled into their game on Saturday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came out on top against the Faith Christian Patriots by a score of 10-5. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Victoria Thomas and Hayley Pugh were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Thomas tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Meanwhile, Pugh tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Thomas has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Thomas went 2-for-3 with one RBI, while Pugh went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Olivia Hochevar
| 03/07/26 @ Faith Christian | 4 |
| 03/05/26 vs Wilson Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Rocky Mount Academy | 3 |
| 03/03/26 vs North Moore | 2 |
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In other batting news, Olivia Hochevar was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Kinsley Pugh was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Grace Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Faith Christian only posted an OBP of .353.
Grace Christian's record now sits at 3-0. As for Faith Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grace Christian will welcome Freedom Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Faith Christian, they will host Wake Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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