There's no place like home for Holly Hill Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. Everything went their way against the Northwood Academy Chargers on Thursday as Holly Hill Academy made off with a 16-4 win. Considering the Raiders have won three contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Holly Hill Academy let Kloie Mizell and Abby Burleson run wild. Mizell scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Burleson scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Peyton Strickland, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Holly Hill Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in eight consecutive matchups.
Holly Hill Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. Northwood Academy dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Holly Hill Academy will be playing at home against Dorchester Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Dorchester Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Holly Hill Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northwood Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge First Baptist School at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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