Covenant Day took a 18-run loss the last time they faced off against Hickory Grove Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Covenant Day came out on top in a nail-biter against Hickory Grove Christian on Thursday, sneaking past 8-6. For Covenant Day, this counts as revenge for the 22-4 win Hickory Grove Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2021.
James Cosper made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Issac Snapp looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Charlie Kelly, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ethan Andujar was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Lions
| 03/13/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 8-6 |
| 03/11/25 vs Wesleyan Christian Academy | 4-3 |
| 03/08/25 vs High Point Christian Academy | 5-3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Legion Collegiate Academy | 8-3 |
| 05/10/24 vs Charlotte Latin | 1-0 |
| 04/30/24 vs Cannon | 3-2 |
Covenant Day pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Day will welcome Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last four games Covenant Day has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will be playing at home against Metrolina Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Metrolina Christian Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Hickory Grove Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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