Christ Presbyterian Academy is a perfect 3-0 against Pope John Paul II since April of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Lions will square off against the Knights at 4:30 p.m. Pope John Paul II took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Christ Presbyterian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Christ Presbyterian Academy will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Ravenwood on Monday. The Lions put the hurt on the Raptors with a sharp 13-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
Nealy McCluskey
| 04/28/25 vs Ravenwood | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Harpeth Hall | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Father Ryan | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Donelson Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Overton | 1 |
Nealy McCluskey was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Piper Magargee, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Christ Presbyterian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Pope John Paul II fell victim to Springfield and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Yellow Jackets. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Christ Presbyterian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Pope John Paul II, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Christ Presbyterian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Pope John Paul II struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Christ Presbyterian Academy took their win against Pope John Paul II in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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