The KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Banneker Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is looking for their season's first victory.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate fell victim to Mays and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 14-0 to the Raiders.
Meanwhile, Banneker had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Creekside 14-8 on Tuesday.
Dalesean Hodges was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Hodges was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Denzell Broadnax was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Jayce Linsey was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Banneker's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Banneker struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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