Hernando Christian Academy is 7-2 against Foundation Christian Academy since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will be playing at home against the Foundation Christian Academy Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Hernando Christian Academy made easy work of Seven Rivers Christian and carried off an 18-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hernando Christian Academy.
Blake Bandy was incredible, scoring four runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Bradyn Craver was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Foundation Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Eastland Christian with a sharp 24-3 victory. The win was just what Foundation Christian Academy needed coming off of a 13-2 loss in their prior game.
Rolland Williams made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Evan Booker was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Timmy Fry, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
The victory got Hernando Christian Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Foundation Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hernando Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Foundation Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hernando Christian Academy took their victory against Foundation Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Hernando Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Foundation Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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