If Jackson HomeSchool was riding high fresh off their 12-0 takedown of Prentiss Christian on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Victors fell just short of the Central Hinds Academy Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Saturday.
Kolby 'Eli' Jones
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Kolby 'Eli' Jones was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson HomeSchool saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Kimbrell, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Kimbrell is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Jackson HomeSchool's defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Central Hinds Academy, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 23-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson HomeSchool will square off against Hattiesburg HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Victors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Forerunners have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Central Hinds Academy, they will challenge St. Aloysius at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flashes have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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