North Florida Christian and St. John Paul II are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Florida Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
North Florida Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Christ's Church Academy. Considering North Florida Christian has won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gabrielle Hughes and Skylar Young made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hughes tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Young pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hughes went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run, while Young went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Young has posted since back in April.
Lila Riggan
| 05/07/25 @ Christ's Church Academy | 4 |
| 03/18/24 vs Aucilla Christian | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Taylor County | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Suwannee | 2 |
| 04/18/24 @ Aucilla Christian | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lila Riggan, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hayden Stone, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
North Florida Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, St. John Paul II entered their tilt with St. Joseph Academy on Wednesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They never let the Flashes get on the board and left with a 3-0 win.
Not much got past AMANDA THOMPSON, who gave up just a hit and racked up 16 Ks to keep St. Joseph Academy off the board.
North Florida Christian is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for St. John Paul II, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. North Florida Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like St. John Paul II struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
