If Brookfield Academy was feeling good off their 16-5 takedown of St. Francis last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Brookfield Academy Blue Knights lost 13-3 to the Luther Prep Phoenix on Tuesday. Brookfield Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Luther Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Christina Burghardt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Thompson, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Brookfield Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season. As for Luther Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookfield Academy will take on Living Word Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brookfield Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Luther Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Francis is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Luther Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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