Softball
Alabama Christian dominated in its Area opening games by blanking Bullock County 15-0, 15-0 on Monday afternoon. With the two no-hitters thrown, ACA pitchers have now thrown at least one no-hitter every year since the start of the fast-pitch program in 1996 except for the COVID shortened season of 2020. Monday was the fifth and sixth times Bullock County has been held hitless against the Eagles. Rose Costanza tossed the first no-no as she struck out seven of the nine hitters she faced and did not allow a ball to the outfield. Izzy Warrick led the offense with a 2 for 3 game with two RBI’s and three runs scored. Hayley Cassidy and KG Taylor both drove in two runs apiece while Annabelle Pugh scored three runs.
In game two, Hayley Cassidy stepped in the circle and tossed the second no-hitter of the day with five strikeouts. Annabelle Pugh went 3 for 3 with three runs scored. Izzy Warrick launched a three-run homer in the first and finished 2 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs. Sklar Crews and Ava Oates each had two hits and drove in two runs.
The Lady Eagles next play at Stanhope Elmore on Thursday, March 18th.
Soccer
The Lady Eagles soccer team also played Monday night and lost a tough match against Wetumpka, 1-0. The Indians took twice as many shots as Alabama Christian and were able to put one in the net in the second half for the one goal victory. Goalie Marcy Gregory recorded 14 saves in the match.
ACA boys and girls teams play at St James on Thursday, March 18th in their next contests.