Lakeview Academy proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 12) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Pinecrest Academy Paladins 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 29, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Tavarus Dowdy, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Lions
| 03/17/25 vs Pinecrest Academy | 5-4 |
| 03/15/25 vs Lanier Christian Academy | 12-0 |
| 03/14/25 vs Riverside Military Academy | 27-1 |
| 03/13/25 @ Riverside Military Academy | 25-0 |
The victory (which was Lakeview Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.3 runs over those games. As for Pinecrest Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 7-1 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeview Academy will square off against Cristo Rey Atlanta at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pinecrest Academy, they will face off against Hearts Academy at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Pinecrest Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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