First Academy was the 15-4 winner over Meadowbrook Academy when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. First Academy came up short against Meadowbrook Academy on Tuesday, falling 24-17. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Monday (ten), the Eagles still had to take the loss.
Claire Carlton
| 03/25/25 @ Meadowbrook Academy | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Hernando Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ Legacy Charter | 3 |
| 04/05/24 vs Ocala Christian | 3 |
| 03/01/24 @ Leesburg | 3 |
Claire Carlton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Ashlyn Neiford was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Carlton wasn't the only one working in the hit department: First Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
First Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5. As for Meadowbrook Academy, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Academy will challenge Leesburg at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Meadowbrook Academy, they will take on Wildwood at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wildwood has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 20.33 runs per game on average), something Meadowbrook Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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