Fayette Academy hasn't had much luck against University School of Jackson recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Vikings will host the Bruins at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Fayette Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Fayette Academy took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tipton Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings skirted past the Eagles 3-2.
The team relied heavily on Hannah Fly, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. Madison Huff was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for University School of Jackson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They never let Jackson Christian get on the board and left with a 9-0 win on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Bruins in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.
Jackson Christian's batters probably weren't too happy with Emerson Fair, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 17 Ks (she gave up zero walks). Fair has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, University School of Jackson let Haylen Ayers and Maddie Polk run wild. Ayers went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Polk went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave Ayers a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Laura Kate Prater, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
University School of Jackson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jackson Christian only posted a batting average of .000.
University School of Jackson's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Fayette Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fayette Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like University School of Jackson struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fayette Academy might still be hurting after the 21-10 loss they got from University School of Jackson in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Vikings 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.
