Softball Recap: First Academy Has No Trouble Against Hernando Christian Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

03/21/25 @ Hernando Christian Academy	20
04/11/25 vs All Saints' Academy	17
02/21/25 @ Oasis Christian	16
04/17/25 vs Hernando Christian Academy	15
04/10/25 vs Oasis Christian	12

First Academy came out on top against Hernando Christian Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run first inning. The Eagles blew past the Lions 16-1. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by nine runs or more this season.

Alivia Collins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Collins was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Hayleigh Collop was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That home run was her first of the season. Ashlyn Neiford was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

First Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .731. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hernando Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .385.

The victory made it two in a row for First Academy and bumps their season record up to 10-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-13 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

Coming up, First Academy will welcome Crescent City at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.15 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.75 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.