The Wardlaw Academy Patriots will square off against the Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Wardlaw Academy came up short against Greenwood Christian and fell 19-16. The Patriots have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meetings.
Taylor Hill (JR) was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-6. Another player making a difference was Rese Pruett (SR), who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Wardlaw Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .442. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Davis Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Williston-Elko on Monday and fell 11-10. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kinlee Ray made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Carrie Lynn Loadholt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Jefferson Davis Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Wardlaw Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wardlaw Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jefferson Davis Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Wardlaw Academy might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Jefferson Davis Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Wardlaw Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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