Crusaders
| 03/15/25 vs Lowcountry Leadership | 10 |
| 03/12/25 @ Hammond | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Ben Lippen | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Ben Lippen | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Midland Valley | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
The Northside Christian Academy Crusaders will face off against the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Northside Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Northside Christian Academy turned things around against Lowcountry Leadership on Saturday. They put the hurt on the NaviGators with a sharp 10-2 victory. Considering the Crusaders have won three contests by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Will Spotts and Grayson Crim made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Spotts pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Crim pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Spotts scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Crim scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Spencer McGee was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He also put up a hit, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Whit Craft, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Northside Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Briarwood Academy's offense. They lost 12-0 to Augusta E on Friday. The Buccaneers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Briarwood Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Northside Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Briarwood Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Northside Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. It's a different story for Briarwood Academy, though, as they've only averaged .210. Will they be able to contain Northside Christian Academy's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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