Mustangs Takedown Dallas Covenant

Varsity Baseball Defeats Dallas Covenant to Secure the Number Two Seed While Inducting a Player into the 100 Hit Club

April 24, 2024

Senior Jax Marshall takes a picture with the coaches to celebrate his 100 hit milestone.

On Tuesday, April 23, the McKinney Christian Academy varsity baseball team faced off against Dallas Covenant in a district matchup. This was a big game for the Mustangs as it determined their seeding in the playoffs and whether or not they would host a playoff game at home. The Mustangs were off to a hot start a single by senior Jax Marshall extended their lead 3-0 in the top of the second inning. Senior Connor Jarzombek started on the mound for the Mustangs and gave up only four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one, pitching a complete game. Marshall was a big contributor to this game as he led the team in hits, collecting four hits in four at bats, with a solo home run to left field in the fourth inning. Junior John Clark was not far behind as he collected three hits in four at bats. Furthermore, Marshall reached the 100 hit milestone and becomes the first player ever in MCA history to achieve this feat. After the game, Marshall says, “It’s an honor to be an MCA Mustang. I love my team, I love my coaches, and I love baseball.”

The Mustangs will play next on Friday, April 26, away against Grapevine Faith.

Junior John Clark digs in to the batter’s box for his at bat.
Photo by: Makennah Vann
Junior Teague Spivey throws the ball to first after fielding it.
Photo by: Makennah Vann
Sophomore Porter Carroll catches a strike from senior Connor Jarzombek
Photo by: Makennah Vann
Senior Jax Marshall gets ready for the pitch.
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 playing in the state championship for the baseball team in his freshman year. 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.”