The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders will take on the Trinity Christian Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Old Plank Christian Academy's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Eagle's View. Considering the Defenders have won five matches by more than 14 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Mia Wilkins, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sophia Rodriguez was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Wilkins wasn't the only one making solid contact: Old Plank Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Defenders are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian Academy won against Seabreeze on Friday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. Trinity Christian Academy walked away with an 11-8 victory over First Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for Trinity Christian Academy.
Keyrstin Beckett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Beckett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Kay'La Jones was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Charleigh Morasse, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Trinity Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.2 runs over those games. As for Old Plank Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Old Plank Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Trinity Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Old Plank Christian Academy suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to Trinity Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Defenders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
