
Spartans
02/25/25 vs Trinity Classical | 23 |
04/01/25 vs Trinity Prep | 19 |
03/31/25 @ Johnson Ferry Christian Academy | 15 |
03/13/25 @ Skipstone Academy | 15 |
03/17/25 @ Young Americans Christian | 14 |
Scholars Guild Academy came tearing into Friday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders as they made off with a 12-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Chupp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Ty Newton was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Henry Rumble was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Scholars Guild Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in nine consecutive contests.
Scholars Guild Academy pushed their record up to 18-7 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for New Creation Christian Academy, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scholars Guild Academy will face off against Johnson Ferry Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for New Creation Christian Academy, they will challenge Abundant Life Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Crusaders are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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