The Northside Christian Academy Crusaders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Orangeburg Prep Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Northside Christian Academy kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. Their tough 6-0 defeat to Thomas Sumter Academy might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Orangeburg Prep came tearing into Tuesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Barons 10-1. The result was nothing new for Orangeburg Prep, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Payton Schurlknight made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Prestan Schurlknight was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Lauren Ballew was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Northside Christian Academy suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Orangeburg Prep when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Northside Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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