Baseball Recap: Nova Classical Academy Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Nova Classical Academy hadn't done well against St. Croix Prep recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Knights' pitchers stepped up to hand the Lions a 2-0 shutout. This was a revenge game for the Knights: when they faced off against the Lions back in April, they had to take a 4-2 loss.

Will Choi

Earned Runs

04/19/25 @ St. Paul Academy-Summit	5
04/23/25 vs St. Croix Prep	3
05/06/25 vs St. Agnes	1

Will Choi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Nova Classical Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-6 otherwise. Choi was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Choi wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Williams, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Quintus Graff also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Nova Classical Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for St. Croix Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.

Nova Classical Academy will welcome New Life Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Croix Prep, they will challenge St. Paul Academy-Summit at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.