Animo Leadership hasn't had much luck against Hawthorne Math & Science Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Aztec Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Aviators at 3:00 p.m. Animo Leadership has given up an average of 22.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Animo Leadership lost 20-3 to Lennox Academy on Thursday. The matchup marked the Aztec Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Compton Early College on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Rising Phoenix with a sharp 17-1 victory. Considering the Aviators have won four games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Julie Hess made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Samirah Felix was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Natalie Erazo, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy moved to 4-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Animo Leadership, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Animo Leadership got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Hawthorne Math & Science Academy by a conclusive 12-2 score. Will the Aztec Eagles repeat their success, or do the Aviators have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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