MCA Varsity Baseball Opening Day

MCA Varsity Baseball Faces Off Against Prestonwood For Opening Day

February 2, 2024

Senior Jax Marshall stands ready for the pitch.

On Thursday, February 1, the McKinney Christian Academy varsity baseball team traveled to Plano, Texas, to face off against Prestonwood Christian Academy for opening day. Unfortunately, the Mustangs could not get their offense started as they gave up one run in the first inning, and then PCA scored seven runs on four hits in the bottom of the second inning. On the defensive side, senior Connor Jarzombek started the game for MCA. Jarzombek gave up three hits and eight runs, with only one being earned. Senior Jax Marshall led the Mustangs with one hit in two at-bats. Ultimately, the Mustangs lost the game with a final score of 0-13. After the game, head coach Brady James talks about the game saying, “I don’t think we came out of the gates too strong, unfortunately. I still love our guys, and I know they are capable of much more. It’s a long season, and I look forward to seeing us improve daily.”

Their next game will be the last game of the series against Prestonwood on Friday, February 2.

Freshman Josh Anderson throws another pitch.
Photo by: Makennah Vann
Senior Jacob Webb gets ready for the next play.
Photo by: Makennah Vann

About the Contributors

Kody Zbranek, Editor

Kody Zbranek has been at MCA since he was in kindergarten and is currently a sophomore. This is his second year newspaper and he is looking forward to all of the events that MCA has to offer. Zbranek's favorite sport is baseball. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends and watching baseball and football. His favorite memory is watching the MCA varsity basketball team win the state championship. Zbranek is excited to support MCA by contributing to The Mane Edition. His favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Makennah Vann, staff writer

Makennah Vann is a sophomore attending MCA for the second year. This is her second year in newspaper. She loves to play volleyball at school and on her club team. In her free time, Vann enjoys spending time with friends and family. She attends Citizens Church and is actively involved in the youth program. Her favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”