Copiah Academy's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They never let the Prentiss Christian Saints get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Colonels' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Braylon Welch was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
Nico Crechale
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In other batting news, Copiah Academy let Nico Crechale and Hadley Watts run wild. Crechale went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Watts went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Crechale is becoming a predictor of Copiah Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Jackson Teasley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Copiah Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Prentiss Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Copiah Academy will venture away from home to challenge Tri-County Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Prentiss Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sylva Bay Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th.
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