
Bulldogs
04/04/25 vs Franklin Road Academy | 10-2 |
04/01/25 @ Franklin Road Academy | 3-1 |
03/31/25 vs Providence Christian Academy | 11-1 |
03/21/25 @ Grace Christian Academy | 10-0 |
03/17/25 vs Eagleville | 7-6 |
03/10/25 vs Forrest | 2-1 |
Columbia Academy had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They put the hurt on the Franklin Road Academy Panthers with a sharp 10-2 win. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by eight runs or more this season.
Anna Brewer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 15 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kinslee Wilhelm, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lila Pulley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Columbia Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Columbia Academy pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Franklin Road Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Columbia Academy will challenge Forrest at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 2.4, the Rockets 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Franklin Road Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Middle Tennessee Christian at 4:30 p.m.
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