Softball Recap: Tuscaloosa Academy Wins Going Away Against Central

Knights

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 vs Greensboro	23
03/20/25 vs Central	16
02/25/25 vs Fairfield	15
02/18/25 vs Aliceville	12
03/04/25 @ Aliceville	11

Tuscaloosa Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Central on Wednesday. The Knights put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 10-3 win. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.

Lillian Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit and allowing only one earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Tuscaloosa Academy got a big performance out of Lily Lucas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Lilly Crane, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Tuscaloosa Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Tuscaloosa Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-4. As for Central, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-15.

Looking ahead, Tuscaloosa Academy will welcome Northridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they are taking a road trip to take on Holt at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.