Union Prep Academy dropped to 7-6 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 12-0 to the NorthPoint Christian Academy NightHawks. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Polar Bears haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for NorthPoint Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
For NorthPoint Christian Academy's part, Peter Henrikson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Henrikson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Alex Badolato and Athan Laden did most of the damage at the plate: Badolato went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Laden went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Laden has become a key player for NorthPoint Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Cooper Bedingfield also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, Union Prep Academy will venture away from home to challenge Asheboro Hybrid Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for NorthPoint Christian Academy, they will welcome Lee Park Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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