HCA Rallies for Walk-Off Win Over Webster County

Henry Bullard's two-run double in the 7th inning lifts Heritage Christian Academy to a 5-4 comeback victory.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:50pm

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In a back-and-forth affair, Heritage Christian Academy scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning on Henry Bullard's game-winning double to defeat Webster County 5-4 on Saturday afternoon in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. HCA trailed 4-3 entering the final frame before rallying to secure their first win of the season.

Why it matters

The thrilling comeback victory gives the Heritage Christian Academy baseball team momentum heading into their next game against Livingston Central. The game also showcases the resilience of the Warriors, who were able to overcome early deficits and errors to pull out the win.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the 5th inning, HCA took a 3-2 lead on an RBI single from Preston Haddock. However, back-to-back HCA errors in the 6th inning allowed Webster County to regain the lead at 4-3. In the bottom of the 7th, HCA loaded the bases with no outs, setting the stage for Bullard's game-winning two-run double.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
  • HCA scored single runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings to tie the game at 2-2.
  • HCA took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 5th inning.
  • Webster County regained the lead at 4-3 with two runs in the top of the 6th inning.
  • HCA scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game 5-4.

The players

Henry Bullard

A player for the Heritage Christian Academy baseball team who hit the game-winning two-run double in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Preston Haddock

A player for the Heritage Christian Academy baseball team who had an RBI single to give HCA a 3-2 lead in the 5th inning.

Caden Hale

The starting pitcher for Heritage Christian Academy who went the distance, giving up four runs (one earned) on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk.

Webster County Trojans

The opposing team that took an early 2-0 lead and later regained a 4-3 advantage before ultimately losing to Heritage Christian Academy.

Heritage Christian Academy Warriors

The home team that rallied from behind to score two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning and win the game 5-4.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team. We showed a lot of fight and resilience to come back and get the victory.”

— Henry Bullard, Player, Heritage Christian Academy

What’s next

Heritage Christian Academy will look to build on this comeback win when they hit the road to face Livingston Central on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Heritage Christian Academy baseball team demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity and rally late to secure an important early-season victory. This type of gritty performance could set the tone for the rest of their season as they aim to build on this momentum.