Horizon Christian Academy lost to Peachtree Academy back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. Horizon Christian Academy put the hurt on Peachtree Academy with a sharp 14-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
Jacob Lemoine made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Horizon Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't).
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In other batting news, Henry Palmer was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jacob Kindermann, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Horizon Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .658. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in six consecutive matchups.
Horizon Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Peachtree Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Horizon Christian Academy and Pinecrest Academy will shake off the rust and duke it out at 3:00 p.m. on April 8. Pinecrest Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Horizon Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Peachtree Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Peachtree Academy Panthers duke it out with Trinity Christian School of Griffin LIONS at 6:00 p.m. on April 8.
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