For the first time this season, Sparta Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Monday. They will be playing at home against the Jackson Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Sparta Academy has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 22.
Friday just wasn't the day for Sparta Academy's offense. They lost 13-0 to Lakeside School on Friday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Sparta Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hagen Robinson, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Robinson hit this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jackson Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. Everything went their way against Snook Christian Academy on Saturday as Jackson Academy made off with a 16-5 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Jackson Academy's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jackson Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sparta Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Sparta Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Jackson Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2017. Will Sparta Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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