Atkins is 0-4 against Conway Christian since March of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Atkins Red Devils will head out to take on the Conway Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m.
On Friday, Atkins didn't have quite enough to beat Baptist Prep and fell 6-4.
Cooper Goodall was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Fischer McKnight, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Even though they lost, Atkins was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baptist Prep only posted a batting average of .174.
Meanwhile, Conway Christian got the win against Bald Knob on Friday by a conclusive 17-7.
Isaiah Brister made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brister was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hudson Wheeler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ace Koehler, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Atkins couldn't quite get it done against Conway Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2024 as they fell 6-3. Can Atkins avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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