The Lincoln Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to square off against the Wahoo/Bishop Neumann Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln Christian will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Lincoln Christian faced Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Lincoln Christian put the hurt on Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy with a sharp 8-2 win. The result was nothing new for Lincoln Christian, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Jake Watson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Paxton Bailey, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Wahoo/Bishop Neumann beat Seward 6-3 on Thursday. The victory was just what Wahoo/Bishop Neumann needed coming off of a 15-4 loss in their prior contest.
Jesse Stebbing was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Carson Sabatka was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Lincoln Christian's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Wahoo/Bishop Neumann, their record now sits at 3-1.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lincoln Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Wahoo/Bishop Neumann struggles in that department as they've averaged .398. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lincoln Christian came up short against Wahoo/Bishop Neumann when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 8-4. Can Lincoln Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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