After five games on the road, Christian Academy of Knoxville is heading back home. They will take on the King's Academy Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Christian Academy of Knoxville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Christian Academy of Knoxville gave their fans yet another huge victory two weeks ago. They came out on top against Ooltewah by a score of 7-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Charlotte Cole spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Halle Bedwell was incredible, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2. Sophie Carroll was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, King's Academy fell victim to Cherokee and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. Their tough 14-0 defeat to the Chiefs might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, King's Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Christian Academy of Knoxville's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for King's Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Christian Academy of Knoxville took their victory against King's Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-1. Does Christian Academy of Knoxville have another victory up their sleeve, or will King's Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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