WMCS evens record

WMCS evens record

Black Knights look to move above .500 at home on Thursday

Sports Editor West Memphis Christian got back to the .500 mark earlier this week.

The Black Knights got to 6-6 overall and 1-1 in the district in a 22-9 win against league rival Delta Academy.

Parker Benson notched the win on the mound for West Memphis Christian.

Benson had a day at the plate as well. The hurler went 3-4 at the dish, while Evin Cooper was 4-5.

Hunter Weathers was 2-3 with a home run.

Matthew Baker was 2-2, Manning Shidler finished 2-3, as did Brady Holloway. Cole Wann posted a 2-6 night, Jacob Hatcher went 2-5 and Charlie Farr checked in with a 1-4 outing.

“We played hard. We hit the ball very well, and the kids are ready to win the school’s first district championship in many years,” said West Memphis Christian second-year head coach Gary Cordell.

The Black Knights were also winners in the junior varsity game.

Parker Stewart picked up the win on the mound, while also finishing 1-1 with the bat.

Jaiden Ryals was 2-2 and Jacob Phillips came up with a 1-1 day at the dish.

The West Memphis Christian junior varsity team is now 4-2-1 in 2016. West Memphis Christian will continue its drive for a league title on Thursday at home. The Black Knights will host Delta Academy for a varsity/junior varsity doubleheader. The varsity game will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the junior varsity contest.

By Chuck Livingston