With a playoff win on the line, Sports Leadership & Management rose to the challenge on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Foundation Christian Academy Panthers 6-5. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Chris Pope
| 03/24/25 @ Tarpon Springs | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Foundation Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Shorecrest Prep | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Tampa Prep | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
The team relied heavily on Chris Pope, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Sports Leadership & Management's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 3-1 (and 5-13 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Elio Quero, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Sports Leadership & Management's win bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Foundation Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-5-1 record this season.
Sports Leadership & Management will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Cambridge Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. Foundation Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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