Calvary Christian Academy is a perfect 7-0 against Lower Moreland since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Lions at 3:30 p.m. Calvary Christian Academy has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Delaware County Christian 24-12 last Tuesday. Surprisingly, this marked the Cougars' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Leah Zweitzig
| 04/08/25 @ Delaware County Christian | 5 |
| 03/12/25 vs Nueva Esperanza | 4 |
| 04/11/24 vs Morrisville | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Philadelphia Academy Charter | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs The Pilgrim Academy | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Leah Zweitzig, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rebekah Zweitzig, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Lower Moreland had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out Abington 5-3.
Maddie Menchhofer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alexis MacPhee was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy O'Brien, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Calvary Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-5-1. As for Lower Moreland, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Lower Moreland's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Calvary Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. It's a different story for Lower Moreland, though, as they've only averaged .339. Will they be able to contain Calvary Christian Academy's hitters?
Calvary Christian Academy took their win against Lower Moreland in their previous matchup back in March of 2019 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
