Softball Recap: Snook Christian Academy Eagles vs. Escambia Academy Cougars
Snook Christian Academy waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Escambia Academy Cougars 17-5. That's more bragging rights for Snook Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madelyn Tompkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Tompkins has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tompkins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alyssa Hayes and Bella Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Hayes scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Miller scored a run while going 1-for-1. Kenley Gray was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Escambia Academy's side, Paisley Donaldson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Snook Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-9. As for Escambia Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Snook Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge West Florida Baptist Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. West Florida Baptist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Escambia Academy, they are on the road again on Monday to play Crenshaw Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m.
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