Softball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Rocky Bayou Christian

Knights

Margin (Wins)

02/24/25 @ L.E.A.D. Academy	26
03/27/25 @ Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	22
04/01/25 vs L.E.A.D. Academy	16
03/10/25 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	11
03/13/25 vs Laurel Hill	7

Rocky Bayou Christian had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions as they made off with a 19-3 win. Considering the Knights have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Skyler Dill-Langley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Dill-Langley was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having also posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played.

In other batting news, Rocky Bayou Christian got a massive performance out of Ellie Olson, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Krystal Mercer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Rocky Bayou Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .852. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Rocky Bayou Christian pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Coming up, Rocky Bayou Christian will face off against Laurel Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, they will take on Pensacola Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.