Baseball Recap: Southlake Christian Academy's Loss Ends Four-Game Winning Streak at Home

If SouthLake Christian Academy was feeling good fresh off their 8-0 takedown of Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. SouthLake Christian Academy took a 16-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of Concord Academy on Tuesday. SouthLake Christian Academy was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Concord Academy earlier this season, when they won 3-2.

Evan Hogg was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. SouthLake Christian Academy is 5-1 when Hogg posts two or more runs, but 3-7 otherwise.

Sean Rodesiler

Runs

04/14/25 @ Westminster Catawba Christian	3
04/22/25 vs Concord Academy	2
04/17/25 vs Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy	2
03/01/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	2
04/01/25 vs Westminster Catawba Christian	1
+ 3 more games

Hogg wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sean Rodesiler, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Rodesiler is becoming a predictor of SouthLake Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Isaac Shires was another, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

SouthLake Christian Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8. As for Concord Academy, their record now sits at 5-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. SouthLake Christian Academy will square off against Metrolina Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Concord Academy, they will challenge Hickory Grove Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.