First Academy proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Legacy Charter, sneaking past 3-2. The victory continues a trend for First Academy in their matchups with Legacy Charter: they've now won five in a row.
Rebecca Barnett
| 04/02/26 vs Legacy Charter | 13 |
| 03/24/26 @ Ocala Christian | 11 |
| 03/09/26 @ Celebration | 9 |
| 03/06/26 vs Celebration | 8 |
| 03/02/26 @ Crescent City | 7 |
| + 2 more games |
Rebecca Barnett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Madi Myers was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Avery Keller was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
First Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Legacy Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
First Academy has already played their next contest, an 18-4 victory against Crescent City on the 6th. As for Legacy Charter, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Highland Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Highlanders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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