American Leadership Academy is 0-6 against Juan Diego Catholic since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Soaring Eagle at 3:30 p.m. American Leadership Academy has given up an average of 16.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
American Leadership Academy had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Providence Hall put an end to it on Tuesday. The Eagles came up short against the Patriots, falling 22-0.
American Leadership Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackie Huff, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Juan Diego Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Summit Academy an 18-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Soaring Eagle, who have now won five games by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Ellie Palmer made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Palmer was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Sarah Fiore was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Olivia Jewkes was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Juan Diego Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .875. They are 6-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Juan Diego Catholic pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for American Leadership Academy, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-6.
American Leadership Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Juan Diego Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will American Leadership Academy continue to outrun the ball?
American Leadership Academy couldn't quite finish off Juan Diego Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 15-13. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
