If Platte Valley was riding high off their 14-4 takedown of Fort Lupton last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Platte Valley Broncos fell just short of the Jefferson Academy Jaguars by a score of 2-1 on Monday. Platte Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Jefferson Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Platte Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeremiah Molinar, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Jefferson Academy's side, Austen Bauer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Bauer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jackson Stillman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jude German, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Platte Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Jefferson Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Platte Valley will stay at home for another game and welcome University at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. University will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Platte Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jefferson Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Prospect Ridge Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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