It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Columbus Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Calhoun Academy Cougars. The victory was just what Columbus Christian Academy needed coming off of a 16-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
For Calhoun Academy's part, Layton Logan was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Parker, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Columbus Christian Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4. As for Calhoun Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus Christian Academy will take on Kemper Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Calhoun Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Marvell Academy at 6:00 p.m. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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