Hickory Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Statesville Christian Lions. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Hickory Christian Academy has scored all season.
Hollis Morphis made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Morphis was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other pitching news, Davis Morgan looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Morphis wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Friar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
The win for Hickory Christian Academy keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. As for Statesville Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Hickory Christian Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Pinnacle Classical Academy at 6:30 p.m. on April 8th. Hickory Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Statesville Christian, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Caldwell Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Caldwell Academy is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Statesville Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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