The Lee Christian Falcons will challenge the Sandhills Classical Christian Lions at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Lee Christian will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Lee Christian made up a huge gap compared to their last game against New Life Christian Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Falcons blew past the Warriors 23-8 on Thursday. The Falcons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaydan Brower
| 04/03/25 @ New Life Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Living Water Christian | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Central Carolina Academy | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Cape Fear Christian Academy | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Northwood Temple Academy | 1 |
Kaydan Brower made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Brower was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. He has become a key player for Lee Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Patrick Grant and Jordan Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Grant went 5-for-6 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Wilson scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Wilson is becoming a predictor of Lee Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jeivani Victorero, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lee Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .525. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Sandhills Classical Christian came up short against Liberty Christian Academy on Thursday and fell 12-8. The Lions have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Brock Wood and Noah Hudgins stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wood scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Hudgins went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Wood is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least three every time he's taken the field this season.
Sandhills Classical Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lee Christian, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lee Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Sandhills Classical Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
