Jefferson Academy was the 23-22 winner over Aurora Central when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Jefferson Academy Jaguars fell just short of the Aurora Central Trojans by a score of 27-26 on Thursday. One positive for the Jaguars, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Ellie Arnold was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Arnold is crushing it when it comes to RBI: she's brought in at least three every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey White, who scored five runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-6.
Jefferson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Aurora Central, their record now sits at 2-4.
Jefferson Academy will face off against Battle Mountain at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Aurora Central, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aurora Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
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