Glendale Prep Academy had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 10-8 to make it four. They fell just short of the Northland Prep Academy Spartans by a score of 9-7. The Griffins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Natalie Whipple made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Rachel Rockey was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Northland Prep Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 8, 2024.
On Northland Prep Academy's side, Ryliegh LaFave made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. LaFave was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Audre Wilson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Wren Gutt-Ohly, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Northland Prep Academy beat Glendale Prep Academy by a score of 9-7 later that day.
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