Faith Christian Academy had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it 11. They came up short against the Christian Heritage Academy Knights, falling 19-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Faith Christian Academy of the 19-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Aaron Keesee made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Owen Parker was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Christian Heritage Academy, their record now sits at 7-2. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Christian Heritage Academy's side, Ty Turner and Jake Bowles made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Turner pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bowles struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). At the plate, Turner went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Bowles went 1-for-2 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Wilson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hunter Manning, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Faith Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-5 victory against Timberlake Christian on the 17th. As for Christian Heritage Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 4-0 win against Roanoke Valley Christian on the 17th.
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