The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will square off against the Skipstone Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lanier Christian Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Skipstone Academy likes a good challenge.
Lanier Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. Everything went their way against Trinity Prep as Lanier Christian Academy made off with a 22-2 win. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for two runs.
G Fauley and A Bialk did most of the damage at the plate: Fauley scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances, while Bialk scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Fauley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. C J McBride was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Skipstone Academy faced Calvary Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Skipstone Academy wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-0 walloping at the hands of Calvary Christian. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Skipstone Academy in their matchups with Calvary Christian: they've now lost four in a row.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 15.7 runs. As for Skipstone Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lanier Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Skipstone Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lanier Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from Skipstone Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Lanier Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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