Softball Recap: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Falls Despite Strong Effort from T'ziyah Johnson

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 6:02am

Softball Recap: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors vs. Coretta Scott King YWLA Soaring Eagle



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KIPP Atlanta Collegiate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 21st straight loss. They came up short against the Coretta Scott King YWLA Soaring Eagle, falling 35-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 28-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

T'Ziyah Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zariya Weaver, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Even though they lost, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .773. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Coretta Scott King YWLA, their win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5.

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 18-2 defeat vs. Midtown on the 26th. As for Coretta Scott King YWLA, they will welcome Therrell at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Therrell knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Coretta Scott King YWLA likes a good challenge.

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