Trinity Christian Academy is 9-1 against First Academy since March of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. Trinity Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Trinity Christian Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Lake Howell and fell 9-8.
Cameron Bates
| 03/27/25 @ Lake Howell | 4 |
| 04/15/24 vs Circle Christian | 3 |
| 04/05/24 vs Taylor | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ East Ridge | 1 |
| 04/16/24 @ Crooms Academy | 1 |
Cameron Bates made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Quentin Berry also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, First Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Lake Mary Prep on Tuesday and fell 8-7.
Cason Cherry was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Herrell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
First Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Trinity Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like First Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Trinity Christian Academy skirted past First Academy 3-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Trinity Christian Academy repeat their success, or does First Academy has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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