Softball Recap: GRACE Christian Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 @ Fayetteville Christian	22
03/13/25 @ Cary Academy	17
03/11/25 vs Ravenscroft	15
03/06/25 vs Thales Academy Rolesville	15
04/15/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy	14

GRACE Christian waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights 15-4. Considering the Eagles have won ten matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Addison Vercellino was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, GRACE Christian got a massive performance out of Madison Barry, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Barry has posted since back in March. Caitlin Barry was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

GRACE Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .565. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in 11 consecutive games.

GRACE Christian's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. GRACE Christian will welcome Cary Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.38 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Grace Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.