Copiah Academy hasn't had much luck against Simpson Academy recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Colonels will head out to challenge the Cougars at 2:00 p.m. Copiah Academy's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Simpson Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Copiah Academy fell victim to Bowling Green and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buccaneers. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Colonels were not able to get on the board.
Copiah Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Albright, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. That double marked the first that Albright has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Simpson Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Jackson Academy by a score of 10-5. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Simpson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Copiah Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Copiah Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Colonels have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Simpson Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Copiah Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Copiah Academy suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to Simpson Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can the Colonels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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