Softball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Drops Highest Score of Season Against Shelby

Gryphons

Team Score (Highest)

04/04/25 @ Shelby	8
03/18/25 @ Bessemer City	5
03/25/25 vs Cherryville	4
03/21/25 vs Bessemer City	1

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 23-8 to the Shelby Golden Lions. On the bright side, the eight- run performance marked the Gryphons' highest-scoring contest to date.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Shelby, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-11.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Shelby could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. The Gryphons will square off against East Gaston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (443 vs. 120). Meanwhile, Shelby (ranked 442nd) will meet Burns (ranked 190th) at 5:00 p.m. on the 22nd.