Wayne Academy has gone a perfect 3-0 against Southern Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Jaguars challenge the Cougars at 4:00 p.m.
Wayne Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They never let Southern Academy get on the board and left with a 9-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Ian Smith
| 02/25/25 vs Southern Academy | 8 |
| 02/17/25 vs Columbia Academy | 6 |
| 04/16/24 vs Simpson Academy | 4 |
| 02/27/24 @ Taylorsville | 1 |
Not much got past Ian Smith, who gave up just four hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Southern Academy off the board. Those eight strikeouts gave Smith a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Patten Shirley was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Shirley is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stole at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Cale Graham, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Wayne Academy's record is now 2-3. As for Southern Academy, their record now sits at 4-2.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wayne Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Southern Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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