For the second straight game, University Prep will face off against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy. The Jaguars will be playing at home against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (University Prep has three straight wins, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, University Prep made easy work of Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy and carried off a 15-4 victory. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Breezy (Briseis) Vargas spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Amarie Castro
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On the hitting side, University Prep got a big performance out of Amarie Castro, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5. What's more, Castro posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Paityn Zimmerman was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Castro wasn't the only one making solid contact: University Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy only managed six hits.
University Prep pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: University Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. It's a different story for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, though, as they've only averaged .194. Will they be able to contain University Prep's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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