Bethel Christian powers past North East Carolina Prep
Bethel Christian powers past North East Carolina Prep
Bethel Christian Academy continued its strong March stretch with a 15-3 win over North East Carolina Prep on Tuesday at home.
The Lady Trojans (coming off multiple double-digit wins this month) improved their run of form behind a balanced effort at the plate and in the circle.
Bethel Christian struck early, plating three runs in the first inning behind a sacrifice fly from Suzanne Rouse and a two-run single from Bailey Smith. They added three more in the second, taking advantage of patience at the plate with walks drawn by Rouse and Mikayla Cash before Cameron Greene delivered a sacrifice fly.
After adding two runs in the third, Bethel Christian broke the game open in the fourth inning, scoring seven runs on four hits. Emma Ingram drove in a run, Avery Cash added a sacrifice fly, and Malorie Davenport worked a bases-loaded walk as part of an inning that also included multiple errors and hit-by-pitches.
In total, Bethel Christian scored 15 runs on seven hits, drew 11 walks, and stole seven bases, consistently creating pressure offensively.
Bailey Smith led the team with two hits and two RBIs, while Emersyn Smith, Rouse, and Smith each drove in two runs. Avery Cash scored three runs and added an RBI, while multiple players contributed across the lineup.
In the circle, Suzanne Rouse delivered a complete performance, going five innings and allowing five hits and three runs (zero earned). She struck out seven and did not issue a walk across 68 pitches (55 strikes), facing 23 batters.
Defensively, Bethel Christian committed four errors but limited damage, with North East Carolina Prep scoring just once after the third inning.
For North East Carolina Prep, Hayden Boyette led the way with three RBIs on a 2-for-3 performance, accounting for all three runs.
Bethel Christian’s recent stretch includes wins of 15-0, 17-1, 15-3, and 10-5 over Jones Senior, highlighting a consistent offensive surge.
The Lady Trojans will face North East Carolina Prep again on Thursday as they look to continue their momentum. Friday they play John Paul II
