Christian Community extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-3 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Clarksville Christian Centurions. The Colts were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Centurions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Clarksville Christian, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games.
For Clarksville Christian's part, Anna Cheasty was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Cheasty has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Reese Cocke and Bella Mansfield did most of the damage at the plate: Cocke went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Mansfield went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Yaraseth Cecilio was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Coincidentally, Christian Community and Clarksville Christian will both be playing Zion Christian Academy the next time they take the field. The Colts will host the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Centurions will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
