While Lanier Christian Academy's win against Young Americans Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lightning narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagles 7-6. The win continues a trend for the Lightning in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.

Gavin Strabala
03/11/25 vs Covington Academy | 3 |
04/22/25 vs Young Americans Christian | 2 |
04/17/25 @ Horizon Christian Academy | 2 |
04/01/25 vs Trinity Classical | 2 |
02/27/25 vs Trinity Classical | 2 |
+ 7 more games |
Lanier Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Strabala, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Strabala has become a key player for the Lightning: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-8 otherwise. Earl Adamson was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
The victory got Lanier Christian Academy back to even at 8-8. As for Young Americans Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season.
Lanier Christian Academy will challenge Creekside Christian Academy on Friday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Lightning surely won't give up without a fight. Young Americans Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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