Front Range Christian took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Evangel Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 7-5. Winning may never get old, but the Falcons sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Haedan Morton
| 04/08/25 @ Evangel Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ St. Mary's | 1 |
| 04/05/25 @ St. Mary's | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Lyons | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Flatirons Academy | 1 |
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Haedan Morton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Front Range Christian is 4-2 when Morton allows three or fewer earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Morton was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Morton is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Front Range Christian let Landon Deza and Nate McInturff run wild. Deza went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double, while McInturff went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits McInturff has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jake Dreiling, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Front Range Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Front Range Christian now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Evangel Christian Academy, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Front Range Christian will venture away from home to challenge Clear Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Evangel Christian Academy, they will head out to face off against Harrison at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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