There's no place like home for David Emanuel Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Rayleigh Faircloth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, David Emanuel Academy's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Payton Peebles, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Another was Aubrey Scott, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Eagles
| 09/08/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy | 6-1 |
| 08/25/25 vs Twiggs Academy | 11-0 |
| 08/21/25 vs Vidalia Heritage Academy | 15-0 |
| 08/12/25 vs Edmund Burke Academy | 7-3 |
| 08/04/25 vs Central Fellowship Christian Academy | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
David Emanuel Academy's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. David Emanuel Academy will welcome Bulloch Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Briarwood Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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