Hickory Christian Academy never let their opponents score on Friday. They didn't even let the Cornerstone Christian Academy Crusaders on the board, marking the Knights' second-straight 13-0 shutout. Considering the Knights have won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Will Friar was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Friar was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Friar wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Yount, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. What's more, Yount posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
Knights
| 04/04/25 @ Cornerstone Christian Academy | 13-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Statesville Christian | 13-0 |
| 03/28/25 @ Salem Baptist Christian | 12-7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Westminster Catawba Christian | 13-4 |
| 03/24/25 vs North Hills Christian | 11-6 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Hickory Christian Academy, bringing their record up to 8-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Hickory Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Asheboro Hybrid Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.55 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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