New Life Academy put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Schaeffer Academy Lions as the New Life Academy Eagles made off with a 15-3 win. The high-scoring effort was just what New Life Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Ashlyn Croon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Croon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kaitlin Fischer was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases. Claira Sanders was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
New Life Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Schaeffer Academy, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Life Academy will take on St. Croix Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. New Life Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so St. Croix Lutheran's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Schaeffer Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Glenville-Emmons at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Glenville-Emmons is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Schaeffer Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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