Softball Recap: Elkhart Christian Academy Finds Home Field Redemption Against Triton

There's no place like home for Elkhart Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top against the Triton Trojans by a score of 17-12 on Thursday. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 15-5 victory the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2015.

Brianna Ehninger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Kiara Trovatore

Runs (Career)

05/22/25 vs Triton	4
05/12/25 @ LaVille	2
04/14/25 vs Oregon-Davis	2
05/17/25 vs Hamilton	1
05/05/25 vs Fremont	1

In other batting news, Elkhart Christian Academy let Ryleigh Viront and Kiara Trovatore run wild. Viront went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Trovatore got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Trovatore a new career-high. Ella Barnes also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Elkhart Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Elkhart Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Triton, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-22.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elkhart Christian Academy will welcome Washington Township at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Triton, they will challenge Winamac at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.