Softball Preview: Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators vs. Compton Early College Rising Phoenix
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. After both having extra time off, they and the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Even though Animo Leadership scored an imposing 19 runs back in March, Hawthorne Math & Science Academy still came out on top. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy skirted past Animo Leadership 20-19. The win was just what Hawthorne Math & Science Academy needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior game.
Jenny Hess was incredible, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Sophia Abril was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Compton Early College pushed their score to 11 the last time they played they, but back in March they couldn't quite do it again. They had just enough and edged Environmental Charter out 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Compton Early College.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Compton Early College, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy took their win against Compton Early College when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 15-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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