Aspire Langston Hughes Academy hasn't had much luck against Ben Holt College Prep Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy will head out to challenge Ben Holt College Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy can't be to happy about their upcoming road contest considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Monday. They lost 14-1 to Millennium. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Ben Holt College Prep Academy challenged Leroy Greene Academy on Wednesday. Ben Holt College Prep Academy put the hurt on Leroy Greene Academy with a sharp 14-4 victory. With that win, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Julieann Drulias made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Emma Valli was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Mindy Claypool also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy might still be hurting after the 22-2 loss they got from Ben Holt College Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Aspire Langston Hughes Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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