Softball Recap: Makenna Turner leads Patrician Academy to victory over Pickens Academy

By Team Reports Apr 26, 2024, 8:14pm

Softball Recap: Patrician Academy Saints vs. Pickens Academy Pirates

Patrician Academy lost to Pickens Academy back in March of 2020, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Patrician Academy Saints won by a run and slipped past the Pickens Academy Pirates 4-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Patrician Academy.

Olivia Jimerson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.

On the hitting side, Makenna Turner was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Ryleigh Cornett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Patrician Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Pickens Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

As of now, neither Patrician Academy nor Pickens Academy have any future games scheduled.

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