Softball Preview: First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders vs. David Emanuel Academy Eagles
First Preparatory Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against David Emanuel Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders will look to defend their home field against the David Emanuel Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m.
First Preparatory Christian Academy is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bradwell Institute.
Meanwhile, while David Emanuel Academy put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Twiggs Academy. David Emanuel Academy put the hurt on Twiggs Academy with a sharp 16-0 win. Considering the Eagles have won five games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Aubrey Scott was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Scott was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, David Emanuel Academy got a massive performance out of Kaley Flowers, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bailey McNure, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, David Emanuel Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
First Preparatory Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for David Emanuel Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
First Preparatory Christian Academy suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to David Emanuel Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can First Preparatory Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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