Baseball Game Preview: Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets vs. Columbia Academy Cougars

For the second straight game, Oak Forest Academy will face off against Columbia Academy. The Yellowjackets will head out to take on the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oak Forest Academy will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.

Oak Forest Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Columbia Academy, who was ranked 16th in their home state at the time (Oak Forest Academy was ranked eighth). The Yellowjackets walked away with a 5-1 win over the Cougars on Tuesday.

Logan Freche

Batters Struck Out

04/08/25 vs Columbia Academy	13
03/25/25 vs Parklane Academy	8
03/18/25 @ Bowling Green	11
03/12/25 vs Purvis	6
03/07/25 vs Simpson Academy	6

Logan Freche spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Oak Forest Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Benton Burris, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base. Another was Blayke Danna, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Oak Forest Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Columbia Academy, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oak Forest Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Columbia Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.