Leadership Academy lost against Bethany back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Leadership Academy Falcons suffered a rough 13-3 defeat at the hands of the Bethany Wolves. Leadership Academy has not had much luck with Bethany recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
For Bethany's part, Peyton Weavil was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Weavil has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Weavil was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mattie Southard and Audrey Waddell did most of the damage at the plate: Southard scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Waddell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kayla Dick, who went 1-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bethany, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leadership Academy will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Clover Garden School at 4:30 p.m. As for Bethany, they will take on Wesleyan Christian Academy at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethany is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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