Lee Christian is on a three-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Neuse Christian Academy a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Lee Christian Falcons will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Neuse Christian Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Lee Christian is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They came up short against Northwood Temple Academy on Friday, falling 18-8.
Jordan Wilson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Noah Barber was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Neuse Christian Academy came up short against Northwood Temple Academy on Tuesday and fell 4-1.
Christopher Cunningham put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cunningham was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Cunningham wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nate Ellington, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Neuse Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwood Temple Academy only posted a batting average of .167.
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