Hickory Christian Academy lost against Westminster Catawba Christian back in March of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Hickory Christian Academy fell 6-3 to Westminster Catawba Christian. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Shepherd Yount put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Yount wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Davis Morgan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Lleyton Hines also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Hickory Christian Academy suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 3-2. As for Westminster Catawba Christian, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hickory Christian Academy will face off against North Hills Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Hickory Christian Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: North Hills Christian has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Westminster Catawba Christian, they will square off against Community Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westminster Catawba Christian's pitchers better be ready for this one: Community Christian Academy has averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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