Schaeffer Academy had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it seven. They came up short against the Southland Rebels, falling 29-0. The Lions were not able to make up for their loss to the Rebels from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Southland, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Southland's part, Brekken Koenigs and Cole Miller were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Koenigs struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Miller pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Koenigs got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base, while Miller went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Swenson, who went 4-for-5 with five runs, seven RBI, and three doubles. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season. Noah Goergen was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Southland beat Schaeffer Academy by a score of 24-0 later that day.
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