Softball Recap: Schaeffer Academy Lions vs. New Life Academy Eagles
Schaeffer Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 24th straight defeat. Their tough 15-3 loss to the New Life Academy Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Schaeffer Academy of the 21-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For New Life Academy's part, Ashlyn Croon made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Croon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kaitlin Fischer was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases. Another player making a difference was Claira Sanders, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Schaeffer Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for New Life Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Schaeffer Academy is on the road again on Friday to play Glenville-Emmons at 4:30 p.m. Schaeffer Academy is facing Glenville-Emmons at the right time seeing as Glenville-Emmons is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for New Life Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Croix Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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