Providence Christian Academy clinched the TSSAA baseball playoffs District II-A title with a remarkable performance by sophomore Josiah Allen, who pitched a no-hitter in the championship game against Franklin Road Academy.

By the Numbers
  • PCA won 4 out of 5 district tournament games as the No. 5 seed.
  • Allen walked five and struck out six in the no-hitter game.
Yes, But

The success comes after the firing of former coach Barry Bartlett in April for undisclosed reasons.

State of Play
  • PCA will start region tournament play at home on Friday.
  • Under new coach Mike Bartlett, the team has shown a significant improvement, winning 6 of its last 11 games.
What's Next

PCA will continue their playoff journey with potential for further achievements under Mike Bartlett's guidance.

Bottom Line

Providence Christian's unexpected success in the playoffs highlights the impact of coaching changes and the players' determined mindset to exceed expectations, led by a standout performance from sophomore Josiah Allen.