The IMG Academy White Ascenders will challenge Sunshine State Elite Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
IMG Academy White fell victim to Imagine School at North Port and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Sharks by a score of 1-0.
Brennan Sink was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Meanwhile, Sunshine State Elite Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against IMG Academy Gold on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Ascenders by a score of 6-5.
IMG Academy White has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. Sunshine State Elite Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
IMG Academy White couldn't quite finish off Sunshine State Elite Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 10-8. Can IMG Academy White avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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