Baseball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Academy Finds Playoff Glory Versus Atlanta Jewish Academy

Thomas Jefferson Academy extended their postseason success on Thursday against Atlanta Jewish Academy. They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Jaguar. The victory was some much needed relief for the Jaguars as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Blake Miller tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.

Gavin Bailey

Runs

05/08/25 vs Atlanta Jewish Academy	3
04/14/25 vs Twiggs Academy	2
03/25/25 @ Twiggs Academy	2
03/13/25 vs Covenant Academy	2
02/24/25 @ Glenn Hills	2
+ 4 more games

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gavin Bailey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Thomas Jefferson Academy is undefeated when Bailey posts two or more runs, but 6-16 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kasen Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Thomas Jefferson Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Thomas Jefferson Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-16. As for Atlanta Jewish Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.

Thomas Jefferson Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Jaguar: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.