Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Trinity Christian Academy

Trinity Christian Academy won against Old Plank Christian Academy last Thursday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors came out on top against the Peniel Baptist Academy Warriors by a score of 11-6. The win was familiar territory for the Conquerors, who have now won three matchups in a row.

Madelyn Lasater spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

Olivia Sparks

Hits (Career)

03/14/25 vs Peniel Baptist Academy	3
03/13/25 @ Old Plank Christian Academy	2
05/08/24 vs St. Johns Country Day	2
04/25/24 @ Hilliard	2
04/11/24 vs Old Plank Christian Academy	2

On the hitting side, Sawyer Butacan and Olivia Sparks did most of the damage at the plate: Butacan scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Sparks went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. The dominant performance gave Sparks a new career-high in hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Johns, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Trinity Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The victory got Trinity Christian Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Peniel Baptist Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-3.

Coming up, Trinity Christian Academy will face off against Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on March 24th. As for Peniel Baptist Academy, they will challenge St. Joseph Academy at 6:00 p.m. on March 24th.