Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Northland Prep Academy Spartans by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highland Prep of the 21-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Alexis Rodda put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits. Rodda was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played.
In other batting news, Maliah Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. McKenzie Woodard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Like Highland Prep, Northland Prep Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Audre Wilson. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Newton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabel Stoffers, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Northland Prep Academy, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Highland Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against Phoenix Country Day at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Northland Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Johns at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Johns is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, so Northland Prep Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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