St. Benedict at Auburndale had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They never let the Harding Academy Lions get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by exactly 15 runs.
Everlee Verdugo-Privette was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Ava Coleman
| 04/13/26 vs Harding Academy | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs Evangelical Christian | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Evangelical Christian | 1 |
| 03/21/26 vs Gulf Breeze | 1 |
| 03/19/26 @ Covington | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Coleman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Khloe Spence was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
St. Benedict at Auburndale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .667 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
St. Benedict at Auburndale's record now sits at 15-8. As for Harding Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, St. Benedict at Auburndale will face off against DeSoto Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Harding Academy, they will take on Evangelical Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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