The McKenzie Rebels will challenge the Camden Central Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
McKenzie made up a huge gap compared to their last game against McEwen, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Rebels blew past the Warriors 10-3 back in March. Considering the Rebels have won three games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Aurora Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jaycee Stafford was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailie Hudgins, who scored a run while going 4-for-4.
Stafford wasn't the only one making solid contact: McKenzie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Camden Central got the win against Harpeth on Wednesday by a conclusive 11-5.
McKenzie now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Camden Central, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
McKenzie came out on top in a nail-biter against Camden Central in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, sneaking past 2-1. Do the Rebels have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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