The Temecula Prep Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Temecula Prep has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Temecula Prep came up short against Santa Rosa Academy on Thursday, falling 24-9.
Samiyah Antoine
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Samiyah Antoine made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nahri Scarlett, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Desert Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 18-6 to San Jacinto Valley Academy.
Madison Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Madison Stroud also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Temecula Prep's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-10. Those home defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Desert Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Temecula Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Desert Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Temecula Prep's way against Desert Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Temecula Prep made off with a 14-0 win. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Conquerors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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