Softball Game Recap: Amelia Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 11:28pm

Softball Recap: Amelia Academy Patriots vs. Brunswick Academy Vikings

Amelia Academy is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-0 to the Brunswick Academy Vikings on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amelia Academy of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

For Brunswick Academy's part, Olivia Ann Evans made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Evans has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base.

In other batting news, Kylie Reed Walker was a standout: she scored four runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Lynn Corum, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Amelia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Brunswick Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Amelia Academy will take on Tidewater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tidewater Academy is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Amelia Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Brunswick Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Amelia Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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