Northland Prep Academy's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Highland Prep Honey Badgers 10-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Northland Prep Academy considering their one-run performance the match before.
Audre Wilson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Wilson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Madelyn Newton was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabel Stoffers, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Like Northland Prep Academy, Highland Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Alexis Rodda. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits. Rodda was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played.
In other batting news, Maliah Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. McKenzie Woodard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Northland Prep Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 3-3 record this season. As for Highland Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Northland Prep Academy will head out on the road to challenge St. Johns at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Johns will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Northland Prep Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highland Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Phoenix Country Day at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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