Softball Recap: Calhoun Academy Cougars vs. Manchester Academy Mavericks
Calhoun Academy came tearing into Saturday's matchup with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Manchester Academy Mavericks 12-5. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
Kenna Eaton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Eaton was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Calhoun Academy let Jordan Ferguson and Madisyn Winter loose on the outfield. Ferguson scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Winter went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The last time Ferguson's OBP was this high was back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Kate Collins, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Calhoun Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Calhoun Academy beat Manchester Academy by a score of 14-1 later that day.
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