Baseball Game Preview: IMG Academy White Ascenders vs. Bell Creek Academy Panthers

The IMG Academy White Ascenders will take on the Bell Creek Academy Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games IMG Academy White has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

IMG Academy White took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Sunshine State Elite Academy 3-1.

Carsen Mansour looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.

Owen Armstead

Runs

03/07/25 vs Sunshine State Elite Academy	2
02/26/25 vs Inspiration Academy Red	2
02/18/25 @ Bradenton Christian	2
03/04/25 vs Cambridge Christian	1

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Owen Armstead, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of IMG Academy White's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't).

IMG Academy White hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in five consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Bell Creek Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Shorecrest Prep on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Chargers by a score of 4-3.

Bell Creek Academy has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6-1 record this season. IMG Academy White's victory bumped their record up to 3-6.