The Covington Academy Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Young Americans Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Covington Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Young Americans Christian will be coming in after a defeat.
On Monday, Covington Academy faced Lanier Christian Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Covington Academy blew past Lanier Christian Academy 14-2. Covington Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ryleigh Marks made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Marks was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Natalie Miller was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Young Americans Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after six games. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-1 walloping at the hands of Peachtree Academy on Monday. Young Americans Christian was surely aware of their disadvantage in the point spread, but the foreknowledge did nothing to prevent the result.
Covington Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Young Americans Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
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