Softball Game Preview: Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles vs. Bolles Bulldogs

Episcopal School of Jacksonville is a perfect 10-0 against Bolles since March of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Eagles will welcome the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Episcopal School of Jacksonville's favor as the squad sits on eight straight wins at home while Bolles has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

While Episcopal School of Jacksonville's win against Mandarin wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles skirted past the Mustangs 3-1. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Riley Valent

Base on Balls Against

04/23/25 vs Mandarin	2
04/22/25 @ Ridgeview	1
04/17/25 @ West Nassau	2
04/15/25 @ First Coast	1
04/14/25 @ Bartram Trail	2
04/10/25 vs Yulee	2

Riley Valent spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Riley Applebee was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Bolles couldn't beat Providence School on Wednesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the second inning. The Bulldogs took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Stallions.

Leighton Dostie made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aleda Cashwell, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.

Bolles' defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, their win bumped their record up to 19-5.

Bolles' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Episcopal School of Jacksonville has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Bolles, though, as they've been averaging 9.5 hits. Given Episcopal School of Jacksonville's sizable advantage in that area, the Bulldogs will need to find a way to close that gap.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville took their victory against Bolles when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 10-0 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.