Booker T. Washington can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Percy Julian Phoenix 11-9. Booker T. Washington's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
For Percy Julian's part, Keshun Marbury stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of John Holman, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-3.
Booker T. Washington's victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8. As for Percy Julian, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Booker T. Washington will square off against LAMP at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. LAMP will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Booker T. Washington surely won't give up without a fight. As for Percy Julian, they will head out on the road to face off against Alabama Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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