Covenant Academy can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Twiggs Academy Trojans with a sharp 21-13 victory. Covenant Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maleigh Barnes was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Barnes was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Katie Lanier Mixon was incredible, going 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Danielle Williams, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Covenant Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Covenant Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Twiggs Academy, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Covenant Academy will challenge Central Fellowship Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on September 19th. As for Twiggs Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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