Jessieville extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They came up short against the Baptist Prep Eagles, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
As for Baptist Prep, the win got them back to even at 3-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Baptist Prep's part, Macy Childers was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Childers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Baptist Prep let Addi Slayton and Addison Highfill run wild. Slayton went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI, while Highfill went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits Slayton has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Midkiff, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Coincidentally, Jessieville and Baptist Prep will both be playing Glen Rose the next time they take the field. The Eagles will host the Beavers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Lions will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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