
Patriots
05/17/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy | 18 |
04/02/25 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy | 17 |
04/28/25 @ Trinity Christian | 15 |
04/03/25 @ Terrell Academy | 15 |
03/20/25 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy | 15 |
It's playoff time, and Citizens Christian Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. Everything went their way against the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars on Saturday as they made off with an 18-0 victory. The Patriots' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Blake Bryant made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Gray McLean was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Landon Williams, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Citizens Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thomas Jefferson Academy only posted an OBP of .200.
The win (which was Citizens Christian Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 19-7-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-18.
Looking ahead, Citizens Christian Academy will challenge Westwood on Friday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. Thomas Jefferson Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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