River Springs Charter School Magnolia came into Monday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals on Monday as the River Springs Charter School Magnolia Falcons made off with a 23-12 victory. River Springs Charter School Magnolia's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mesa Grande Academy's part, Melody Bender made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Bender is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Julianne Wills was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
River Springs Charter School Magnolia made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Mesa Grande Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
River Springs Charter School Magnolia will head out on the road to take on Loma Linda Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mesa Grande Academy, they will be playing at home against Redlands Adventist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mesa Grande Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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