Harding Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the St. Benedict at Auburndale Eagles, falling 15-0. If the Lions were looking for revenge after losing 18-1 to the Eagles when the teams met back in April of 2022, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for St. Benedict at Auburndale, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
For St. Benedict at Auburndale's part, Everlee Verdugo-Privette made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Verdugo-Privette a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Olivia Evans was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Khloe Spence, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Harding Academy will face off against St. George's at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Lions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for St. Benedict at Auburndale, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hernando at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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