Pinecrest Academy Cadence extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 20-4 to the Sports Leadership & Management Bulls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Ava Englestead led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Aguilar, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
As for Sports Leadership & Management, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
On Sports Leadership & Management's side, Zariah Newman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Newman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Naima Ralston was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Ralston is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Bella Anguiano was another key player, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Pinecrest Academy Cadence will venture away from home to take on Southeast Career Tech at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Roadrunners' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sports Leadership & Management, they will host Chaparral at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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