Lighthouse Private Christian Academy is 0-3 against Aletheia Christian Academy since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Stingrays will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Atmore Christian, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Stingrays put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 21-6 victory on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Stingrays.
Fianna K was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). K was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy let Jenna M and Isabella M run wild. Jenna got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Isabella got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Isabella a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leila Y, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .838. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Aletheia Christian Academy won against Booker T. Washington on Tuesday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Lions had just enough and edged out Snook Christian Academy 14-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 8, 2024.
Katelyn Davis and Abby Finley did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Finley scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Olivia Varela was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Aletheia Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-10.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .572. However, it's not like Aletheia Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .542. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy suffered a grim 22-1 defeat to Aletheia Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2021. Will the Stingrays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
