The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars will face off against the Jupiter Christian Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Somerset Academy - Canyons has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Somerset Academy - Canyons is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering King's Academy just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 13-4 to the Lions. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Somerset Academy - Canyons saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Schwal, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jupiter Christian). They never let Sports Leadership & Management get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory on Monday. With that win, the Eagles brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Troy Spano was incredible, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Parker Schenck was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Jupiter Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Jupiter Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Somerset Academy - Canyons has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jupiter Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Somerset Academy - Canyons couldn't quite get it done against Jupiter Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-4. Will Somerset Academy - Canyons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
