Zion Christian Academy is a perfect 8-0 against Clarksville Christian since April of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Eagles will host the Centurions at 12:00 p.m. Zion Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Zion Christian Academy came out on top against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Eagles put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 7-1 win. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Marleigh McWilliams
| 04/17/25 @ Grace Christian Academy | 8 |
| 04/12/25 @ Tournament Opponent | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Indianapolis Bishop Chatard | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Rockvale | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Christian Community | 7 |
| + 2 more games |
Marleigh McWilliams made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Powell, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one double. Ellie Waltman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Zion Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 12 consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Clarksville Christian entered their tilt with Christian Community on Monday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Colts, sneaking past 7-5.
Like Zion Christian Academy, Clarksville Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Anna Cheasty. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Cheasty has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Reese Cocke and Bella Mansfield did most of the damage at the plate: Cocke went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Mansfield went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Yaraseth Cecilio, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Clarksville Christian pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Zion Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Zion Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Clarksville Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .519. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Zion Christian Academy took their victory against Clarksville Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Centurions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
