While King's Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Maranatha Christian Bulldogs 16-1 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
King's Academy got a massive performance out of Jackson Alexander, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. What's more, Alexander posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Fields, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
King's Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .694. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Lions
03/20/25 vs Maranatha Christian | 16-1 |
03/04/25 vs Lee Academy | 2-1 |
02/28/25 vs Dillon Christian | 10-7 |
King's Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Coming up, King's Academy will take on Conway Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. King's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. Maranatha Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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