The California Lutheran C-Hawks are taking a road trip to take on the United Christian Academy Eagles at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, California Lutheran got the win against La Sierra Academy by a conclusive 17-3. The victory continues a trend for the C-Hawks in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won eight in a row.
Sofiia Klochkova
| 04/15/25 vs La Sierra Academy | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs California School for the Deaf-Riverside | 4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Cornerstone Christian | 4 |
| 04/04/25 @ California School for the Deaf-Riverside | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Hesperia Christian | 2 |
Sofiia Klochkova was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Neleh Boehm, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: California Lutheran kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, United Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Braves get on the board and left with a 10-0 win.
Lariah Avila made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, United Christian Academy let Elizabeth Ram?rez and Sofia Barcelo run wild. Ram?rez went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Barcelo went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Ram?rez has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelica Rincon, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The victory got United Christian Academy back to even at 5-5. As for California Lutheran, their record now sits at 7-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. California Lutheran hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like United Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
California Lutheran suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to United Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the C-Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
