The NorthPoint Christian Academy NightHawks are taking a road trip to take on the Union Academy Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. NorthPoint Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Union Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between NorthPoint Christian Academy and Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy, and NorthPoint Christian Academy kept the tradition alive. NorthPoint Christian Academy walked away with a 4-1 victory over Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the NightHawks in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won seven in a row.
Tyler Wagner
| 03/06/25 vs Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy | 18 |
| 05/11/24 vs Lee Park Prep | 13 |
| 03/28/24 vs Walnut Grove Christian | 13 |
| 04/18/24 @ Walnut Grove Christian | 12 |
| 04/26/24 vs Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy | 10 |
Tyler Wagner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 18 Ks. Those 18 strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Micah Enriquez, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3. Weston Nutter also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Union Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Grace Academy, falling 18-7.
Union Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brett Moore, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another was Christian Pawl, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
NorthPoint Christian Academy's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Union Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
NorthPoint Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. NorthPoint Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Union Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will NorthPoint Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball?
NorthPoint Christian Academy suffered a grim 23-0 defeat to Union Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can NorthPoint Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
