After flying high against Mount de Sales Academy last Tuesday, Piedmont Academy came back down to earth. The Piedmont Academy Cougars fell just short of the Stratford Academy Eagles by a score of 9-8 on Thursday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Shaniyah Lane made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamie Gibby, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Piedmont Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Stratford Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Piedmont Academy will head out to face off against John Milledge Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for John Milledge Academy: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Piedmont Academy has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. As for Stratford Academy, they will host George Walton Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. George Walton Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Stratford Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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