It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Heritage Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Starkville Academy Volunteers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since February 14th.
Isaiah Clark
| 03/26/26 vs Starkville Academy | 3 |
| 03/03/26 vs Kirk Academy | 3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Oak Hill Academy | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ Northpoint Christian | 1 |
| 02/28/26 vs Sacred Heart | 1 |
Gavin Elliott and Isaiah Clark did most of the damage at the plate: Elliott got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Clark went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base. Clark has become a key player for Heritage Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-7 otherwise. Max Dove was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Heritage Academy now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Starkville Academy, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5.
Heritage Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Volunteers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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