Africentric Early College was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 17-5 to the Independence 76ers. The Nubians were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the 76ers earlier this season, when they won 21-20.
Khlie Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Kayla Elder was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Africentric Early College's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9-1. As for Independence, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Africentric Early College will welcome East at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.43 runs per game on average), something the Nubians will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Eastmoor Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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