Union Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Anson Bearcats with a sharp 16-1 win. Fans of the Cardinals have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Avery Wilson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Union Academy got a massive performance out of Carlie Granger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base was Granger's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Keira Farmer, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Cardinals
| 03/14/25 @ Anson | 16 |
| 03/11/25 vs Uwharrie Charter Academy | 15 |
| 03/06/25 vs Covenant Day | 8 |
| 03/05/25 vs Sun Valley | 9 |
| 03/04/25 @ Metrolina Christian Academy | 14 |
| + 17 more games |
Union Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Union Academy's record now sits at 8-0. As for Anson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-8.
Coming up, Union Academy will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lee Park Prep at 6:00 p.m. Lee Park Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Anson, they will head out on the road to take on Forest Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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