Jupiter Christian barely beat Highlands Christian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Everything went the Jupiter Christian Eagles' way against the Highlands Christian Knights on Saturday as the Jupiter Christian Eagles made off with a 16-1 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.
James Rheinecker
James Rheinecker spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Jupiter Christian is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Jupiter Christian got a massive performance out of Parker Schenck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, Schenck posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Reid Ferris also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Schenck wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Jupiter Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. Jupiter Christian is a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Jupiter Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. With the defeat, Highlands Christian broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-3.
Jupiter Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-2 victory against Berean Christian on the 18th. As for Highlands Christian, they have also already played their next matchup, a 14-5 win against David Posnack Jewish Day on the 17th.
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