St. Anne-Pacelli and Strong Rock Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. The Vikings will venture away from home to challenge the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Anne-Pacelli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
St. Anne-Pacelli managed to slip by Calvary Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Vikings came up short against the Knights on Friday, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Vikings have suffered since March 14, 2024.
St. Anne-Pacelli got a good showing from Nathan Boatner, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. That's the fewest earned runs Boatner has allowed since back in March.
Connor Zittrauer
| 04/14/25 @ Chattahoochee County | 3 |
| 02/17/25 vs Shaw | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Calvary Christian | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Westfield School | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Westfield School | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
At the plate, Connor Zittrauer was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of St. Anne-Pacelli's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-3 (and 6-11 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Strong Rock Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Brookstone.
Strong Rock Christian's loss dropped their record down to 10-16. As for St. Anne-Pacelli, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season.
St. Anne-Pacelli suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Strong Rock Christian in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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