Gilbert Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 24-6 to the Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gilbert Classical Academy of the 33-17 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Madeleine Mathews made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Aveline Scilley, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Even though they lost, Gilbert Classical Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Leading Edge Academy - GEC's side, Ava Ayala was a standout: she scored three runs and stole six bases while going 4-for-5. Audrina Vega was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Gilbert Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Leading Edge Academy - GEC, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11.
Gilbert Classical Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leading Edge Academy - GEC, they will head out on the road to square off against Kingman Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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