First Academy is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will head out to square off against the Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. First Academy will be strutting in after a win while Meadowbrook Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Monday. First Academy came out on top against Calvary Chapel Academy by a score of 10-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for First Academy.
Rebecca Barnett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ashlyn Neiford was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Claire Carlton, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
First Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Meadowbrook Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Riverside Christian, falling 15-0.
First Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.3 runs over those games. As for Meadowbrook Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
First Academy took their victory against Meadowbrook Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 15-4. Does First Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Meadowbrook Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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