Snook Christian Academy came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Sparta Academy Warriors on Friday as the Snook Christian Academy Eagles made off with a 19-4 win. Snook Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jaydn Ables made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Ables has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ables was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Bettner was incredible, going 4-for-6 with eight RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Thad Scott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Snook Christian Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Sparta Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Escambia Academy the next time they take the field. Snook Christian Academy will head out to face Escambia Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, while Sparta Academy will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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