First Academy is 2-8 against Leesburg since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Yellow Jackets at 6:00 p.m. First Academy has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Friday. First Academy lost 21-1 to Trinity Christian Academy.
First Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madi Myers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Leesburg entered their tilt with Real Life Christian Academy on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Raptors, sneaking past 15-13.
Hailey Toothaker was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Danika Lopeparo, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Leesburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.9 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 13.8.
Leesburg now has a winning record of 9-8. As for First Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. First Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .394. However, it's not like Leesburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
First Academy might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Leesburg when the teams last played on Thursday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
