Softball Recap: Addison Riggs' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Edmund Burke Academy over Pinewood Christian

By Team Reports Aug 28, 2024, 5:21pm

Softball Recap: Edmund Burke Academy Spartans vs. Pinewood Christian Patriots

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While Edmund Burke Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came up short against the Pinewood Christian Patriots on Wednesday, falling 13-5. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost three in a row.

Edmund Burke Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Riggs, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Carly Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Edmund Burke Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Pinewood Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.

Edmund Burke Academy will face off against Swainsboro at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pinewood Christian, they will head out to square off against Stratford Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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