Crusaders
| 04/01/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 9 |
| 03/21/25 vs Rocky Mount Academy | 12 |
| 03/18/25 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston | 13 |
| 03/13/25 @ Freedom Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs North Raleigh Christian Academy | 15 |
| + 2 more games |
The Grace Christian Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Lawrence Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Grace Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
Grace Christian gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Rocky Mount Academy as they made off with a 9-2 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Crusaders, who have now won three contests in a row.
Hayley Pugh was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Pugh wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Adison Gardner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, while Lawrence Academy put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Camden County. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Bruins 1-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
The result came thanks to Claire Smith's shutout, as she gave up just two hits.
Lawrence Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three strikeouts batters in three consecutive matches.
Grace Christian's record is now 6-1. As for Lawrence Academy, their record now sits at 9-3.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Grace Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Lawrence Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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