Willows Academy had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell victim to a tough 13-3 defeat at the hands of the Harvest Christian Academy Lions on Wednesday.
For Harvest Christian Academy's part, Mackenzie Richards was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Richards was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Harvest Christian Academy got a massive performance out of McKenna Nestrick, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Maddie Linta was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Harvest Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willows Academy will challenge Christian Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Liberty is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Willows Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Harvest Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Streamwood at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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