Softball Recap: Jefferson Academy's Losing Streak Snapped at Seven Games

By Team Reports Sep 28, 2024, 9:59am

Softball Recap: Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Skyline Falcons

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Jefferson Academy can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Skyline Falcons with a sharp 26-4 victory. Considering the Jaguars have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Jefferson Academy got a massive performance out of Ellie Arnold, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristen Kientz, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jefferson Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .791. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Jefferson Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Skyline, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.

Jefferson Academy is taking a road trip to challenge Forge Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Forge Christian's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Jefferson Academy has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for Skyline, they will challenge Horizon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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