Highland Tech had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They never let the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons get on the board and left with a 20-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Rams, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Makaylee Gantt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meredith Bolick
| 04/15/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Pinnacle Classical Academy | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Shelby | 4 |
| 03/21/25 @ Shelby | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Burns | 3 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meredith Bolick, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Aliyah Eaves was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Highland Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Highland Tech's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Highland Tech will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Gryphons: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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