John Paul II Catholic managed to slip by Grace Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Saints came up short against the Crusaders on Tuesday, falling 13-3. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Alana Albritton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
John Paul II Catholic has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8-1 record this season. As for Grace Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Looking ahead, John Paul II Catholic will face off against Gates County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Grace Christian, they will square off against Thales Academy Rolesville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.89 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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