Softball Recap: Langtree Charter Academy Drops Highest Score of Season Against Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy

Lions

Team Score (Highest)

04/17/25 @ Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	20
03/07/25 @ Bradford Prep	19
03/04/25 vs Bradford Prep	14
03/11/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian	8
04/01/25 @ Lincoln Charter	5

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Langtree Charter Academy). They were the clear victors by a 20-8 margin over the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

Halen Hazlett made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, nine RBI, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Reese Horton and Addison Longino did most of the damage at the plate: Horton went 1-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one run, while Longino got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. That's the most runs Longino has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Myonna Butler, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Langtree Charter Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Langtree Charter Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Langtree Charter Academy will face off against Corvian Community at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.75 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they will square off against Queen's Grant at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stallions have averaged an impressive 12.2 runs per game this season.