Central Fellowship Christian Academy had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-12 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Heritage Hawks by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Lancers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ella Huddleston was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Huddleston was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Huddleston wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alena Gibby, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Heritage, the victory got them back to even at 5-5-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 5, 2024.
On Heritage's side, Kaelynn Sweger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Sweger.
At the plate, Baylie Arrington was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Izabella Sewell was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Central Fellowship Christian Academy will challenge David Emanuel Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Heritage, they will take on Creekside at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Seminoles have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season.
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