King's Academy's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Grace Christian Academy Rams. The game was the first time the Lions have beaten the Rams on their field since April 11, 2022.
Chelton Jones
| 03/03/25 @ South-Doyle | 5 |
| 03/11/25 @ Bearden | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Grace Christian Academy | 1 |
Chelton Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of King's Academy's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Jones was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gensley Ryan was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. Parker Ferree was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
King's Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
King's Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Grace Christian Academy, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as King's Academy Lions challenge Powell Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will face off against Hardin Valley Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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