For the first time this season, Laurel Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home field against the Sylva Bay Academy Saints at 7:00 p.m.
After dropping their season opener at home, Sylva Bay Academy is headed out to face a Lions squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Laurel Christian came up short against Hattiesburg HomeSchool back in February, falling 17-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Sylva Bay Academy entered their tilt with Hattiesburg HomeSchool on Monday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. Everything went their way against the Forerunners as they made off with a 13-7 victory.
Tripp Mcgee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Micah Odom, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Lane Miller was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Laurel Christian might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Sylva Bay Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Laurel Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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