The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans will venture away from home to take on the Oak Level Baptist Academy Conquerors at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
Bethel Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Triad Baptist Christian Academy 5-4.
Suzanne Rouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Avery Cash
| 05/08/25 vs Triad Baptist Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Wilson Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Arendell Parrott Academy | 2 |
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| 04/15/25 @ Wilmington Christian Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Avery Cash was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Oak Level Baptist Academy had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine last Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Cougar a 12-0 shutout. Considering the Conquerors have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Bethel Christian Academy, Oak Level Baptist Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Haley Inman. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Inman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Carpenter, who went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Cassidy Inman was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Oak Level Baptist Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bethel Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Oak Level Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
