Softball Recap: Appalachian Has No Trouble Against Jefferson Christian Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ Jefferson Christian Academy	16
03/20/25 vs Jefferson Christian Academy	16
04/03/25 vs Susan Moore	15
03/21/25 @ Ragland	15
03/17/25 vs Ragland	14

Appalachian got themselves on the board against Jefferson Christian Academy on Thursday, but Jefferson Christian Academy never followed suit. They put the hurt on Jefferson Christian Academy with a sharp 16-0 win. The result was nothing new for Appalachian, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Appalachian let Kylee Owens and Trinity Day run wild. Owens went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and three RBI, while Day went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Owens a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leia Mena, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.

Appalachian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .529. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in five consecutive matches.

Appalachian's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Coming up, Appalachian will venture away from home to square off against Southeastern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they will take on Indian Springs at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.