The East Rankin Academy Patriots will challenge the Sylva Bay Academy Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sylva Bay Academy took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on East Rankin Academy, who comes in off a win.
East Rankin Academy is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They never let Newton County Academy onto the board and left with a 12-0 win.
Will McGee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1. What's more, he also posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024.
Luke Wesson
| 02/18/25 vs Newton County Academy | 3 |
| 03/29/24 vs Park Place Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/12/24 vs Union | 2 |
| 02/09/24 vs Winston Academy | 2 |
| 03/28/24 @ Park Place Christian Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Luke Wesson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Caden Kopf was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
East Rankin Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newton County Academy only posted an OBP of .250.
Meanwhile, Sylva Bay Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 11-1 to Wayne Academy. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Lane Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Levi West, who went a perfect2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Everything went East Rankin Academy's way against Sylva Bay Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, as East Rankin Academy made off with a 13-3 victory. Will East Rankin Academy repeat their success, or does Sylva Bay Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
