The Timothy Christian Trojans will square off against the Harvest Christian Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Timothy Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Harvest Christian Academy will be up against a hot Timothy Christian team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Trojans' pitcher stepped up to hand Wheaton Academy a 6-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Maci Woerner's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Mook, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Chloe Wetterquist was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Thursday. Harvest Christian Academy took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Saint Viator.
Kenzie Weidman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Haley Miller, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Timothy Christian's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Harvest Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 11-13 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Timothy Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Harvest Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .549. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Timothy Christian's way against Harvest Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, as Timothy Christian made off with a 20-4 win. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
