The Faith Academy Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Smiths Station Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Faith Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Faith Academy came out on top against Auburn on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Rams put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 8-1 win. Considering the Rams have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brodie Wilson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Wilson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025.

Riley Wilemon
| 03/13/26 @ Auburn | 3 |
| 02/19/26 vs Mary G. Montgomery | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Andalusia | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Mobile Christian | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Vigor | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Wilemon, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Faith Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Smiths Station beat Providence Christian 7-2 on Friday.
Faith Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4. As for Smiths Station, their record now sits at 7-8.
Faith Academy might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Smiths Station when the teams last played back in March of 2021. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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