Summit Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Haskell recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Eagles will welcome the Haymakers at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Summit Christian Academy's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Nathan Hale as they made off with a 9-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won five games in a row.
Caden Antle made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Antle was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Jax Bowley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Nathan Antle, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Summit Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .500 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Haskell came out on top against Edison on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Haymakers blew past the Eagles 12-3.
Like Summit Christian Academy, Haskell also got a great game from a two-way player: Jaxon Drain. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Drain was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jagger Lewis, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Elias Gonzales was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Summit Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Haskell, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Summit Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Haskell struggles in that department as they've averaged .409. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Summit Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Haskell in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
