Ben Holt College Prep Academy's tournament run continued when they took on Lathrop on Thursday. The Bobcats came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bobcats.
Emma Valli
| 04/24/25 vs Lathrop | 7 |
| 04/23/25 @ Aspire Langston Hughes Academy | 6 |
| 04/11/25 vs River Islands | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Venture Academy | 6 |
Emma Valli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adryana Young, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julieann Drulias, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Ben Holt College Prep Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Ben Holt College Prep Academy's record now sits at 9-7. As for Lathrop, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ben Holt College Prep Academy will host Venture Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Lathrop, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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