With a playoff win on the line, Gospel Light Christian rose to the challenge on Friday. Everything went their way against the Shining Light Academy Knights as they made off with an 11-4 victory. Gospel Light Christian hasn't had any issues with Shining Light Academy recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Mark Spencer
| 03/28/25 @ Sheets Memorial Christian | 12 |
| 03/21/25 vs Oak Level Baptist Academy | 11 |
| 05/02/25 vs Shining Light Academy | 10 |
| 03/18/25 vs Asheboro Hybrid Academy | 9 |
| 04/04/25 @ Lee Park Prep | 5 |
| + 3 more games |
Mark Spencer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Gospel Light Christian's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 2-9 when he doesn't). Spencer was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Hollifield, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Landon Mauldin also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Gospel Light Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Gospel Light Christian's record is now 4-10. As for Shining Light Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
As of now, neither Gospel Light Christian nor Shining Light Academy have any future games scheduled.
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