The Olympic Heights Lions will face off against the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Olympic Heights will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Atlantic Christian on Tuesday. The Lions put the hurt on the Sharks with a sharp 21-4 victory. Considering the Lions' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Kaitlyn Courtney made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Courtney was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
Elsie Throckmorton
| 04/15/25 vs Atlantic Christian | 3 |
| 03/03/25 @ Suncoast | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Leonard | 2 |
| 02/21/25 vs Highlands Christian | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Palm Beach Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Olympic Heights let Alexa Andersen and Elsie Throckmorton run wild. Andersen went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one double, while Throckmorton scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave Throckmorton a new career-high. Brielle Crawley was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Olympic Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Somerset Academy - Canyons). They blew past Leonard 19-8 on Monday. With that win, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Ryleigh Singer and Riley Rosenberg made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Singer pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rosenberg struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Singer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Singer fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5, while Rosenberg scored a run while going 3-for-5. Those home runs were Singer's first of the season.
In other batting news, Lisa Nguyen and Ava Midgett did most of the damage at the plate: Nguyen scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Midgett scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Midgett also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Angela Lopez, who got no hits from her five at bats.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Olympic Heights, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Olympic Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .530. However, it's not like Somerset Academy - Canyons struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Olympic Heights suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Somerset Academy - Canyons in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
