Athens Drive hadn't done well against Sanderson recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Athens Drive was the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over Sanderson. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Jaguars this season.
Julia Seriguchi Chen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Cora Driscoll and Isabelle Catalano did most of the damage at the plate: Driscoll scored three runs while going 4-for-5, while Catalano went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave Driscoll a new career-high. Hannah Henry was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Athens Drive kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.6.
Jaguars
| 03/21/25 @ Sanderson | 15-2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Sanderson | 13-7 |
| 03/14/25 @ Chapel Hill | 4-5 |
| 03/12/25 @ Jordan | 3-13 |
| 03/10/25 vs Riverside-Durham | 15-17 |
Athens Drive's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. As for Sanderson, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, Athens Drive will look to defend their home field on Monday against Wake Prep Academy at 4:30 p.m. Wake Prep Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Athens Drive surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sanderson, they will venture away from home to face off against Broughton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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