
Lions
02/28/25 @ Harvest Community | 17 |
02/21/25 vs Cedar Creek Christian | 14 |
02/18/25 @ Parker | 1 |
02/11/25 @ Covenant School of Jacksonville | 2 |
Parsons Christian Academy and First Coast Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Parsons Christian Academy Lions will challenge the First Coast Christian Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Parsons Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Parsons Christian Academy took a 21-run loss the last time they faced off against Harvest Community, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Parsons Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Harvest Community on Friday, sneaking past 17-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since March 26, 2024.
Christian Ennis was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Dominic Lacombe, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Parsons Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, First Coast Christian was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They came up short against Covenant School of Jacksonville, falling 16-1. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Having lost for the first time this season, First Coast Christian fell to 3-1. As for Parsons Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
First Coast Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Parsons Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .385. It's a different story for First Coast Christian, though, as they've only averaged .167. Will they be able to contain Parsons Christian Academy's hitters?
Parsons Christian Academy took their victory against First Coast Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Parsons Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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