Leake Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They came up short against the Kemper County Wildcats, falling 19-11. Even if the Gators couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Miliyah Burnside was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamiyah Russell, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Leake Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Leake Central will venture away from home to square off against West Lauderdale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Gators' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kemper County, they will face off against West Lowndes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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