Elkhart Christian Academy had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it eight. They lost 16-2 to the Prairie Heights Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Elkhart Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Hiler, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Hiler has hit this season.
As for Prairie Heights, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-9. The contest marked their most dominant victory of the season.
On Prairie Heights' side, Emily McCrea made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, McCrea posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Prairie Heights got a massive performance out of Addison Wells, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Wells continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Bailee Godsey, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Elkhart Christian Academy will venture away from home to challenge LaVille at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles are facing the Lancers at the right time seeing as the Lancers are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Prairie Heights, they will welcome Churubusco at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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