
Lions
03/04/25 @ Atlantic | 17 |
04/04/25 @ Highlands Christian | 16 |
02/21/25 vs Highlands Christian | 15 |
02/25/25 @ Leonard | 12 |
03/03/25 @ Suncoast | 11 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palm Beach Central, Olympic Heights was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 22-6 margin over the Highlands Christian Knights. Considering the Lions have won five games by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kaitlyn Courtney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Courtney was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alexa Gleichenhaus was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in home runs (two). Another player making a difference was Alexa Andersen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Olympic Heights' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for Highlands Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Olympic Heights is taking a road trip to face off against King's Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Highlands Christian, they have already played their next contest, a 12-11 victory against Atlantic Christian on the 7th.
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