Whitefield Academy hasn't had much luck against Atherton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will head out to challenge the Ravens at 5:00 p.m. Whitefield Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Whitefield Academy gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Cornerstone Christian Academy 11-5. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Andrew Beickman
| 05/14/26 @ Cornerstone Christian Academy | 14 |
| 05/09/26 vs Portland Christian | 10 |
| 03/26/26 vs Iroquois | 10 |
| 03/20/26 @ Jeffersontown | 8 |
| 04/29/25 vs Cornerstone Christian Academy | 8 |
Andrew Beickman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Those 14 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lincoln Hall, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Kaedyn Byerly was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Atherton came up short against Bullitt Central on Thursday, falling 13-2. The Ravens have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Atherton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenneth Whobrey, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Atherton's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Whitefield Academy, their record is now 11-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Whitefield Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Atherton struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Whitefield Academy might still be hurting after the 21-6 loss they got from Atherton in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
