Sparta Academy extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping them down to 0-9. They came up short against the Jackson Academy Eagles, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-1 back in March.
Sparta Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caroline Hildreth, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Jackson Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
On Jackson Academy's side, Olivia Garris was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Garris has posted over her last 11 games. Tessa Elmore was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, Sparta Academy will take on Snook Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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