Miami Valley Christian Academy is a perfect 3-0 against Norwood since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Lions will be playing at home against the Indians at 5:00 p.m. Miami Valley Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Miami Valley Christian Academy earned an 8-5 victory over St. Bernard-Elmwood Place.
Gavin French was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Evan Lafferty
| 05/08/25 vs St. Bernard-Elmwood Place | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ Madeira | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs New Miami | 2 |
| 04/30/24 vs St. Bernard-Elmwood Place | 2 |
| 04/29/24 vs Seven Hills | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Lafferty, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. James Bowling was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Norwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Summit Country Day.
Norwood's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Miami Valley Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Miami Valley Christian Academy took their win against Norwood when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2 score. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Indians have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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