Holy Spirit Prep took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Heritage, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hawks on Wednesday, sneaking past 8-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Andrew Wingate made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Christian Harrison
| 04/16/25 vs Heritage | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Flint River Academy | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ St. Mary's Academy | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Heritage Preparatory | 2 |
| 04/10/24 vs Notre Dame Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Harrison, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Anthony Lombardi was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Holy Spirit Prep's record now sits at 5-6. As for Heritage, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 6-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holy Spirit Prep will square off against St. Mary's Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.9 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Heritage, they will take on Redan at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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