The Master's Academy is 2-7 against Pinnacle Classical Academy since February of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The Master's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
The Master's Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They blew past Lake Lure Classical Academy 19-3. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Benjamin LaSelle
| 04/20/26 vs Lake Lure Classical Academy | 4 |
| 04/02/26 @ Bethel Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Christian Family Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Alexander Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/10/26 vs Bethel Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Benjamin LaSelle was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases, four runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of The Master's Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Lawson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
The Master's Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pinnacle Classical Academy let Mountain View Christian Academy stack four runs on them in the seventh inning on Monday but luckily Pinnacle Classical Academy prevailed anyway. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Mustangs 7-6.
Pinnacle Classical Academy also got a great performance from Holden Carroll as he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Carroll has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Keegan McIntyre was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Jackson Houser was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
The win got Pinnacle Classical Academy back to even at 7-7. As for The Master's Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. The Master's Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pinnacle Classical Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
The Master's Academy might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Pinnacle Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
