
Lions
09/09/25 vs Sylva Bay Academy | 18 |
08/21/25 @ Lamar Christian | 14 |
07/31/25 @ Christian Collegiate Academy | 14 |
08/26/25 @ Sylva Bay Academy | 12 |
08/05/25 vs Prentiss Christian | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Laurel Christian). They blew past the Sylva Bay Academy Saints 18-1 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Saints: they've now won six in a row.
Leyla Rigby and Gracie Blackwell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Rigby pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blackwell tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Rigby has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Rigby went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one RBI, while Blackwell got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits Rigby has posted since back in August.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Horn, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Risher, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Laurel Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .654. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Laurel Christian's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Sylva Bay Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Laurel Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win against Lamar Christian on the 12th. Sylva Bay Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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