For the first time this season, Prentiss Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against Sylva Bay Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Prentiss Christian made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Clinton Christian Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Prentiss Christian was the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over Clinton Christian Academy last Friday.
Meanwhile, Sylva Bay Academy got themselves on the board against Laurel HomeSchool on Saturday, but Laurel HomeSchool never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Knighthawks with a sharp 14-0 victory. Considering the Saints have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Brody Boyd was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lane Miller was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Micah Odom, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Sylva Bay Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Prentiss Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Sylva Bay Academy, their record is now 9-5.
Prentiss Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Sylva Bay Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 10-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for Prentiss Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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