Copper Basin is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Monday. They will host the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Copper Basin has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Copper Basin challenged Polk County last Friday. Copper Basin lost 17-2 to Polk County. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 9-8 W against the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 5, 2024.
Ben Thompson was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Steele, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts' victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Copper Basin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5-1.
Copper Basin suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Copper Basin avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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