After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pillow Academy, Olive Branch was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They skirted past the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Conquistadors have posted since March 6, 2025.
The team relied heavily on Derion Harden, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Darnell Harris was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Olive Branch's record now sits at 10-2. As for Madison-Ridgeland Academy, they dropped their record down to 9-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Olive Branch will head out to challenge Bayou Academy at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Madison-Ridgeland Academy, they have already played their next contest, a 6-2 victory against Ocean Springs on the 10th.
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