Softball Recap: Calvary Christian Academy Snags Ninth Victory in Last 11 Games

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

02/25/25 @ Pine Crest	19
03/10/25 vs Highlands Christian	18
03/11/25 @ Boca Raton Christian	17
03/04/25 @ Highlands Christian	17
04/17/25 vs Boca Raton Christian	16

Calvary Christian Academy's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Boca Raton Christian Blazers with a sharp 20-4 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won ten games by ten runs or more so far this season.

Gabriella Bird was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaime Knierim, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexandria Knott, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.

Calvary Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .730. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Calvary Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Boca Raton Christian, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calvary Christian Academy will take on Boca Raton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Boca Raton Christian, they will challenge Berean Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.