The Anderson Trojans will challenge the Bastrop Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Anderson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Anderson will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Richards School for Young Women Leaders on Tuesday. The Trojans put the hurt on Richards School for Young Women Leaders with a sharp 14-4 win. The Trojans haven't had any issues with Richards School for Young Women Leaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Taylor Coggin, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Willa Glover, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Anderson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 11-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Bastrop suffered their biggest loss since April 26, 2025 on Tuesday. They came up short against Crockett, falling 10-2. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jessa Clay made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. Madison Perez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Bastrop's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10-1. As for Anderson, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Anderson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .446. However, it's not like Bastrop struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Anderson beat Bastrop 13-8 in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Trojans repeat their success, or do the Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
