Valley Christian Academy and Hawthorne Math & Science Academy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Valley Christian Academy had to settle for second. They lost 9-2 to the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators. Valley Christian Academy was red-hot at the plate headed into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior) but Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's pitcher proved too tough.
Valley Christian Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliza Ellis, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's side, Julie Hess was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Hess was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Erazo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rebeka Dorantes, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Valley Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Valley Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Oxford Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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