The Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators will head out on the road to take on the Oxford Academy Patriots at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Valley Christian Academy 9-2. The win was familiar territory for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy who now have three in a row.
Julie Hess made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Hess was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Natalie Erazo was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rebeka Dorantes, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Oxford Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Titans with a sharp 19-4 victory.
Emily Ganguly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
On the hitting side, Daniela Perez was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Ella Pace was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy pushed their record up to 12-2 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Oxford Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 22-5.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .478. However, it's not like Oxford Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .418. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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