Nova Classical Academy had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it five. They lost 12-3 to the New Life Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 18-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Abe Brady made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That hit was his first of the season.
As for New Life Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
On New Life Academy's side, Gavin McCulloch made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. McCulloch has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Wold, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Joey Willaert was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Nova Classical Academy will square off against Highland Park at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Life Academy, they will take on PACT Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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