
Lions
03/27/25 @ Halifax Academy | 19 |
03/11/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 10 |
03/03/25 @ First Baptist Christian Academy | 9 |
03/06/25 vs First Baptist Christian Academy | 6 |
03/14/25 @ Warner Christian Academy | 4 |
Calvary Christian Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Halifax Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's game. Calvary Christian Academy was the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over Halifax Academy on Thursday. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Logan Kitzke was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Calvary Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Luke Colonno, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Colonno is becoming a predictor of Calvary Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't). Joel Gornto was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Calvary Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Calvary Christian Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Halifax Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Halifax Academy will venture away from home to face off against Warner Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Warner Christian Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.33 runs per game on average), something Halifax Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of. Calvary Christian Academy will be paying especially close attention to Halifax Academy's contest: after Halifax Academy faces off against First Baptist Christian Academy, they'll take on Calvary Christian Academy again at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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