The Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles will challenge the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Friday. Everything went Calvary Chapel Academy's way against Warner Christian Academy as Calvary Chapel Academy made off with a 24-4 victory. Calvary Chapel Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Miriam Stuart was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Nikole Bristol was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Calvary Chapel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .757. Their OBP was a full 0 higher than the also-impressive .529 that Warner Christian Academy posted.
Meanwhile, City of Life Christian Academy got the win against All Saints' Academy on Thursday by a conclusive 17-3.
The team relied heavily on Adelaide Rodriguez, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalia Duran, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Calvary Chapel Academy's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for City of Life Christian Academy, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calvary Chapel Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. However, it's not like City of Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .543. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calvary Chapel Academy skirted past City of Life Christian Academy 8-7 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calvary Chapel Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
