For the first time this season, Jackson Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Monday. They will challenge the Sparta Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Sparta Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Jackson Academy, who comes in off a win.
Jackson Academy will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Snook Christian Academy on Saturday. Jackson Academy was the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over Snook Christian Academy. Considering Jackson Academy's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Sparta Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against Lakeside School, falling 13-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
Sparta Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hagen Robinson, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Robinson's first of the season.
Jackson Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sparta Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Jackson Academy took their win against Sparta Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2017 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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