The University Christian Christians will challenge the Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
University Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on St. Joseph Academy with a sharp 21-2 win. Winning may never get old, but University Christian sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Sophia Kardatzke made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Kardatzke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kardatzke was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaleigha Harris was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Dixie Tessier, who went 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Trinity Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They never let St. Johns Country Day onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Wednesday. With that win, Trinity Christian Academy brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Like University Christian, Trinity Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Madelyn Lasater. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Lasater was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jordyn Lasater was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and a double. Hannah Rivers was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
University Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-7. As for Trinity Christian Academy, their record is now 9-12.
University Christian skirted past Trinity Christian Academy 3-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2022. Will University Christian repeat their success, or does Trinity Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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