Delta Academy and Kemper Academy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Delta Academy had to settle for second. They lost 16-6 to the Kemper Academy Rams. The defeat leaves Delta Academy without a win on the season.
For Kemper Academy's part, Cooper Thornton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Thornton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Kemper Academy got a massive performance out of Colton Kynerd, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nick Dawkins, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2.
Delta Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Kemper Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Delta Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kemper Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 win vs. Calhoun Academy on the 6th.
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