Mustangs
| 03/20/25 @ Heritage Academy | 18 |
| 02/04/25 @ Winston Academy | 17 |
| 03/10/25 vs Marshall Academy | 6 |
| 03/01/25 vs North Delta | 6 |
| 03/11/25 @ Hatley | 5 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pillow Academy). They put the hurt on the Heritage Academy Patriots with a sharp 18-7 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Noah Mattox looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in February of 2024.
On the hitting side, Pillow Academy got a massive performance out of Chamberlain McClain, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave McClain a new career-high. Benz Porter was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
Pillow Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pillow Academy's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-9. As for Heritage Academy, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-9.
Coincidentally, Pillow Academy and Heritage Academy will both be playing Magnolia Heights the next time they take the field. Heritage Academy will host Magnolia Heights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Pillow Academy will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on April 8th.
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