Lakeway Christian Academy is 0-8 against Christian Academy of Knoxville since March of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Christian Academy of Knoxville took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Lakeway Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Lakeway Christian Academy can't be too worried about heading out to take on Christian Academy of Knoxville: they just beat Powell at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. The Lions came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 15-11 on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Landon Holmes looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Jacob Vineyard
| 04/11/25 @ Powell | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Maryville | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs King's Academy | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Bearden | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Unicoi County | 1 |
On the hitting side, Jacob Vineyard was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Allen, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Christian Academy of Knoxville's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Silverdale Academy.
Joey Sulish was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Christian Academy of Knoxville's loss dropped their record down to 20-7-1. As for Lakeway Christian Academy, their record is now 19-8.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeway Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Christian Academy of Knoxville struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakeway Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off Christian Academy of Knoxville in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
