For the second straight game, Highland Tech will face off against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. The Rams will be playing at home against the Gryphons at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Highland Tech has three straight victories, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has 11 straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Highland Tech's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 20-0. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by ten runs or more this season.
Makaylee Gantt made a splash no matter where she played. 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). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meredith Bolick
| 04/15/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Pinnacle Classical Academy | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Shelby | 4 |
| 03/21/25 @ Shelby | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Burns | 3 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meredith Bolick, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Aliyah Eaves was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Highland Tech was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .643. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Highland Tech's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-11.
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