Softball Game Preview: Wonderful College Prep Academy Lions vs. Laton Mustangs

Wonderful College Prep Academy is 0-4 against Laton since April of 2024 but things could change on Friday. Wonderful College Prep Academy will challenge Laton at 4:15 p.m. Wonderful College Prep Academy has given up an average of 25.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 23-6 to Del Oro.

Meanwhile, Laton got the win against Tranquillity on Wednesday by a conclusive 24-7. That looming 24-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.

The team relied heavily on Madison Heffley, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Samantha Peralez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

The victory made it two in a row for Laton and bumps their season record up to 4-7. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 23.0 runs over those games. As for Wonderful College Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Wonderful College Prep Academy suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Laton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Wonderful College Prep Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.