Baseball Recap: Jefferson Davis Academy Comes Up Short

Raiders

Previous 5 Games

04/04/25 @ Holly Hill Academy	1-3
04/02/25 vs Holly Hill Academy	4-3
04/01/25 @ Orangeburg Christian Academy	20-1
03/26/25 @ Whale Branch	13-3
03/24/25 @ Edisto	1-2

Jefferson Davis Academy was the 4-3 winner over Holly Hill Academy when they last played one another last Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. Jefferson Davis Academy fell just short of Holly Hill Academy by a score of 3-1 on Friday. Jefferson Davis Academy's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Jefferson Davis Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Payne, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Jefferson Davis Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Holly Hill Academy, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Looking ahead, Jefferson Davis Academy will welcome Orangeburg-Wilkinson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Holly Hill Academy, they will head out on the road to take on St. John's Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.