Legacy Christian Academy proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kings Christian Crusaders, sneaking past 13-11. The victory was familiar territory for the Lions, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Caden Nunez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other pitching news, Owen Knaggs looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Lucas Highfill
| 04/08/25 @ Laton | 3 |
| 05/13/25 @ Kings Christian | 2 |
| 05/09/25 vs North | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Alpaugh | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Kings Christian | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Back at the plate, Lincoln Brown and Lucas Highfill did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Highfill went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Legacy Christian Academy is 10-1 when Highfill posts two or more runs, but 5-6-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Parker Kirstine, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Legacy Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .515 or higher in three consecutive games.
Legacy Christian Academy's record now sits at 15-7-1. As for Kings Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-11-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Legacy Christian Academy beat the Crusaders by a score of 22-4 later that day.
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