The Westwood Wildcats will take on the Southland Academy Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Westwood played in-conference for the first time on Thursday and they got just the result they were looking for. They walked away with a 7-4 win over Fullington Academy. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Liam Rogers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Cade Swilley was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Bryce Roberts, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Southland Academy not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 24, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over Sherwood Christian Academy. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Westwood's record now sits at 2-4. As for Southland Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Westwood beat Southland Academy 13-10 when the teams last played on Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westwood since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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