Veritas Academy had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-8 margin over the Vanguard College Prep Vikings. Veritas Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Vanguard College Prep's part, Lexi Barnett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI. Barnett has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Angie Duarte was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
The win got Veritas Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Vanguard College Prep, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Hill Country Christian School of Austin the next time they take the field. Vanguard College Prep will host Hill Country Christian School of Austin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Veritas Academy will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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