For the second straight game, First Academy will face off against Celebration. The Eagles are taking a road trip to square off against the Storm at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. First Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Celebration likes a good challenge.
On Friday, First Academy got the win against Celebration by a conclusive 14-4. Considering the Eagles have won four games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rebecca Barnett
| 03/06/26 vs Celebration | 8 |
| 03/02/26 @ Crescent City | 7 |
| 02/26/26 @ Legacy Charter | 9 |
| 02/23/26 @ Meadowbrook Academy | 7 |
Rebecca Barnett made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, First Academy got a massive performance out of Skylar Gay, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Gay has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Hayleigh Collop, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
First Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .478. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .478 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Celebration has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for First Academy, their record now sits at 4-1.
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