Nova Classical Academy extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the St. Agnes Aggies. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 8-2 to the Aggies when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Will Choi
| 05/06/25 vs St. Agnes | 5 |
| 04/23/25 vs St. Croix Prep | 7 |
| 04/19/25 @ St. Paul Academy-Summit | 8 |
| 04/07/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 7 |
Will Choi was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Choi wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Preston Karelitz, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases were Karelitz's first of the season.
As for St. Agnes, they pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
Like Nova Classical Academy, St. Agnes also got a great game from a two-way player: Danny Plamann. He struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Plamann a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for St. Agnes: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-5 otherwise.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nova Classical Academy will challenge St. Croix Lutheran at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.1 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for St. Agnes, they will take on St. Croix Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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