If Mountain View Christian Academy was riding high off their 19-2 takedown of Shining Light Baptist Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mountain View Christian Academy Mustangs lost 16-6 to the Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders on Thursday. Mountain View Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bethel Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For Bethel Christian Academy's part, Zach Waldroup spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Bethel Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Caiden Burleson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Jacob McGraw was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
Mountain View Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Bethel Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain View Christian Academy will take on Greater Vision Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mountain View Christian Academy is facing Greater Vision Academy at the right time seeing as Greater Vision Academy is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Shining Light Baptist Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bethel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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