Laurel HomeSchool had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 13-3 to the Sylva Bay Academy Saints. The Knighthawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Saints apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jacob Crosby was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Sylva Bay Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel HomeSchool will face off against Coastal Mississippi Homeschool at 7:00 p.m. on March 4th. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they will take on East Rankin Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Rankin Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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