The Bethel Christian Academy Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Wilson Christian Academy Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilson Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Bethel Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Bethel Christian Academy's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past New Life Christian Academy 30-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Emersyn Smith and Suzanne Rouse made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rouse pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Smith scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Rouse scored four runs while getting on base in six of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bethel Christian Academy let Lillie Turner and Bailey Smith run wild. Turner went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs, while Smith scored four runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of MiKayla Cash, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2.
Bethel Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .917. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Wilson Christian Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Lawrence Academy by a score of 2-0. The Chargers' loss signaled the end of their undefeated season.
Stevie Cressionnie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Bethel Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Wilson Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Bethel Christian Academy took their win against Wilson Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bethel 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.
