It was a good run, but Calhoun Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 7-3 to the Dorchester Academy Raiders. Calhoun Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dorchester Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Connor Hayes was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, Colt Layton was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Having lost for the first time this season, Calhoun Academy fell to 7-1. As for Dorchester Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Calhoun Academy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Colleton Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Dorchester Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Northwood Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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