Lions
| 03/27/26 @ Aiken | 12-9 |
| 03/17/26 @ Horse Creek Academy | 13-6 |
| 03/10/26 vs Providence Athletic Club | 6-5 |
| 03/05/26 @ Wardlaw Academy | 17-0 |
| 03/04/26 vs Jefferson Davis Academy | 18-3 |
| + 4 more games |
Augusta Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets by a score of 12-9. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Avery Sheppard made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, McKenzie Krebs was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Bailey Brown was another key player, going 1-for-5 with five runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Augusta Christian's record is now 7-0. As for Aiken, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Augusta Christian will venture away from home to challenge Cardinal Newman at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Lions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Aiken, they will host Airport at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Fighting Green Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season.
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