Norfolk Academy won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They suffered a tough 17-10 loss at the hands of the Collegiate Cougars. Norfolk Academy has struggled against Collegiate recently, as their contest on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Elise Marie Standing made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophie Pollio, who scored a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Norfolk Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Collegiate only posted a batting average of .250.
On Collegiate's side, they got a massive performance out of Olivia Tull, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Ann Zyglocke, who scored three runs and stole four bases.
Norfolk Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Collegiate, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Norfolk Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Cape Henry Collegiate at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Norfolk Academy has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Collegiate, they will square off against National Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Collegiate has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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