Brookhaven Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Columbia Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of Columbia Academy by a score of 8-7. The defeat leaves Brookhaven Academy still looking for their first win of the season.
Walt Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February of 2024. Tucker Tarver also deserves some recognition as he hit his first doubles of the season.
Brookhaven Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Columbia Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
Brookhaven Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Columbia Academy, they will challenge Bowling Green at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Columbia Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Bowling Green has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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