For the second straight game, Tupelo Christian Prep will face off against Houlka. The Eagles will challenge the Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Tupelo Christian Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Houlka's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Tupelo Christian Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Houlka a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 15 matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Jack Decker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Nate Cornelison
| 04/17/25 vs Houlka | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Marshall Academy | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Thrasher | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Oak Hill Academy | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Wheeler | 1 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, Tupelo Christian Prep let Matthew McDaniel and Nate Cornelison run wild. McDaniel went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple, while Cornelison went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Cornelison has posted since back in March. Logan Umfress was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Tupelo Christian Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Houlka, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
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