For the second straight game, Crosspoint Christian will face off against Maranatha Baptist Academy. Crosspoint Christian is taking a road trip to challenge Maranatha Baptist Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crosspoint Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Crosspoint Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Maranatha Baptist Academy with a sharp 20-8 win. The victory continues a trend for Crosspoint Christian in their matchups with Maranatha Baptist Academy: they've now won four in a row.

Carl Lewis
04/17/25 vs Maranatha Baptist Academy | 8 |
05/09/24 vs Aurora Christian Academy | 5 |
03/21/24 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 3 |
04/10/25 vs Westwood Baptist Academy | 2 |
04/04/24 vs Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis | 2 |
Carl Lewis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit and allowing only one earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Crosspoint Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Reid Mahoney was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Ky Hofstetter was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Crosspoint Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Crosspoint Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Maranatha Baptist Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
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