Crusaders
| 04/01/25 vs Faith Christian | 6 |
| 03/13/25 vs Rocky Mount Academy | 7 |
| 03/10/25 @ GRACE Christian | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Grace Christian | 0 |
| 03/04/25 vs Arendell Parrott Academy | 14 |
The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders are taking a road trip to challenge the Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harrells Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
While Harrells Christian Academy's victory against Faith Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Patriots 6-5. The win was some much needed relief for the Crusaders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Breelyn Peed was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned runs off six hits. Peed was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Makenzie Jackson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Christina Barnhill also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Wake Christian Academy's offense. They lost 12-0 to Wilson Christian Academy on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Bulldogs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Harrells Christian Academy's record is now 2-3. As for Wake Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Wake Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Harrells Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Wake Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 2.9 strikeouts. Will Harrells Christian Academy keep running through batters, or will the Bulldogs buck the trend?
Harrells Christian Academy couldn't quite get it done against Wake Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2024 as they fell 6-3. Can the Crusaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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