After flying high against Hill School on Monday, Blair Academy came back down to earth. The Bucs fell just short of the Mercersburg Academy Storm by a score of 16-14 on Wednesday. The Bucs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Storm apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Brady Hoffman led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Harrison Aillet, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Blair Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11-1 record this season. As for Mercersburg Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mercersburg Academy beat Blair Academy by a score of 19-10 later that day.
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