For the first time this season, Covenant Classical will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Alexander Christian Academy Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Covenant Classical, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Alexander Christian Academy's (thus far) undefeated season.
Covenant Classical fell victim to NorthPoint Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 20-0 to the NightHawks.
Alexander Christian Academy came out on top against Sheets Memorial Christian on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Crusaders blew past the Eagles 7-1. The Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Peighton Harrington made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Micah Gettler was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Gettler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Alexander Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.9 runs this season. As for Covenant Classical, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
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