The Monroe Academy Volunteers will head out on the road to challenge the Fort Dale Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Monroe Academy took a loss when they played away from home back in March, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed back in March. They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over Central. Considering the Volunteers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Mia Shadburn
| 03/10/25 vs Central | 11 |
| 03/07/25 vs Snook Christian Academy | 9 |
| 02/24/25 vs Fort Dale Academy | 7 |
| 02/21/25 @ Sparta Academy | 7 |
| 03/22/24 vs Snook Christian Academy | 7 |
Mia Shadburn made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Ella Grace Stabler was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Karlie Champion also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Fort Dale Academy hadn't done well against Hooper Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Colts with a sharp 13-1 win. The Eagles not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 2, 2024.
Bradleigh Hickman was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Anna Claire Thomas was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Monroe Academy's record is now 6-2. As for Fort Dale Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-14.
Monroe Academy suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Fort Dale Academy when the teams last played back in February. Can the Volunteers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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