Albemarle School is 1-9 against Pungo Christian Academy since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Colts will look to defend their home field against the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. Albemarle School has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Albemarle School's offense. They came up short against Lawrence Academy on Thursday, falling 17-0. The Colts just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Meanwhile, Pungo Christian Academy entered their tilt with Crossroads Christian on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged out the Colts 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since May 1, 2024.
Evan Woolard and Jackson Walker were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Woolard struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Walker pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Woolard has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Woolard scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Walker went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave Walker a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carr Eagles, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Pungo Christian Academy is undefeated when Eagles posts two or more runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Luke Alligood was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Pungo Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Albemarle School, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Albemarle School suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Pungo Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Colts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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