Old Plank Christian Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Andrew Jackson on Tuesday. Everything went the Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders' way against the Andrew Jackson Tigers as the Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders made off with a 17-7 victory. With that win, the Defenders brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Dewayne Mosley made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Mosley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brody Strickler was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Old Plank Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Kharis DuPree was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
Defenders
| 03/04/25 @ Andrew Jackson | 63.2% |
| 03/03/25 vs Parker | 27.3% |
| 02/27/25 @ St. Joseph Academy | 31.6% |
| 02/25/25 vs Duval Charter | 19.2% |
| 02/21/25 vs Christ's Church Academy | 32.3% |
| + 10 more games |
Old Plank Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
With the victory, Old Plank Christian Academy broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-6. As for Andrew Jackson, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Plank Christian Academy will take on Covenant School of Jacksonville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Covenant School of Jacksonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Andrew Jackson, they will face off against Cedar Creek Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Andrew Jackson is facing Cedar Creek Christian at the right time seeing as Cedar Creek Christian is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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