While Pinecrest Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints on Monday. Fans of the Paladins have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Mathew Sime made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Matthew Mitchell was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Anderson Proctor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Pinecrest Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Johnson Ferry Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .286.
Paladins
| 03/10/25 @ Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 13-2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Cornerstone Prep Academy | 12-2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 10-0 |
| 02/25/25 @ Young Americans Christian | 20-1 |
| 02/24/25 vs Young Americans Christian | 16-3 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, Pinecrest Academy and Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will both be playing Cornerstone Prep Academy the next time they take the field. Pinecrest Academy will head out to face Cornerstone Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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