John Paul the Great Academy's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the ARC Academy Warriors as John Paul the Great Academy made off with a 13-2 win. The Guardians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.
Maximus Stewart made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of John Paul the Great Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Luke Salvatierra
| 03/28/25 @ ARC Academy | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs First Baptist Christian | 2 |
| 03/26/24 vs Good Samaritan HomeSchool | 2 |
| 03/22/24 vs Psalms Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/27/24 @ Christian HomeSchool Sports Association of Acadiana | 2 |
In other batting news, John Paul the Great Academy got a massive performance out of Luke Salvatierra, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those three hits gave Salvatierra a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jonah Petitt, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
John Paul the Great Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for ARC Academy, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Coming up, John Paul the Great Academy will head out to take on Acadiana Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Acadiana Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something John Paul the Great Academy surely won't give up without a fight. ARC Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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