Colonels Defeat Johns Creek in Florida Opener

Christian County scores five runs in the third inning to take control of the game.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:49am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between two teams, with the players and field broken down into overlapping, angular shapes in the team's official colors.Christian County's come-from-behind victory over Johns Creek showcases the Colonels' ability to adapt and overcome adversity on the diamond.Johns Creek Today

The Christian County Colonels kicked off their Spring Break trip to the Florida Panhandle with a 9-5 victory over Johns Creek. The Colonels jumped out to an early lead with a five-run third inning, but Johns Creek responded with a five-run fourth to make it a one-run game. Christian County added insurance runs late to secure the win.

Why it matters

This early season matchup between the Colonels and Johns Creek provided an opportunity for Christian County to test itself against an out-of-state opponent and gain valuable experience ahead of their conference schedule.

The details

The Colonels never trailed in the game, taking the lead with a five-run third inning that featured RBI singles from Gage Montes, Layton Creamer, and Andrew Mayes. Johns Creek closed the gap with a five-run fourth inning, but Christian County responded with a run in the fifth and two more in the seventh to push the final score to 9-5.

  • The game took place on April 6, 2026 during Christian County's Spring Break trip to Florida.
  • The Colonels jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the third inning.

The players

Gage Montes

A Christian County player who went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Andrew Mayes

A Christian County player who went 1-for-3 with three RBIs.

Layton Lindsey

A Christian County player who went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

Drew Fincham

The Christian County starting pitcher who went 3 1/3 innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk.

Johns Creek

The opposing team from Georgia that Christian County defeated.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe a little 'gulf breeze' was a good thing for the Christian County Colonels.”

— Tom Rogers, Author

What’s next

The Colonels will continue their Florida trip with additional games against other out-of-state opponents, providing further opportunities to prepare for their conference schedule.

The takeaway

Christian County's ability to respond to Johns Creek's comeback and pull away late in the game demonstrates the Colonels' resilience and ability to win close contests, a valuable trait as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their season.