The Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks will head out to take on the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Colleton Prep Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Andrew Jackson Academy likes a good challenge.
Colleton Prep Academy barely beat Dorchester Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The War Hawks blew past the Raiders 10-1 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the War Hawks, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Channing Terry was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Terry was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Fripp Smoak was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Grayson Martin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Andrew Jackson Academy hadn't done well against Patrick Henry Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots, sneaking past 4-3.
Andrew Jackson Academy's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaxson Brandt, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
Colleton Prep Academy pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Colleton Prep Academy got the 'W' in their previous matchup on Monday against Andrew Jackson Academy by a conclusive 13-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the War Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
