Jefferson Academy hasn't had much luck against The Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Jefferson Academy has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Peak to Peak hit Jefferson Academy with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Jaguars lost 11-1 to the Pumas.
Jefferson Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rilea Cordova, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, The Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They put the hurt on the Pumas with a sharp 11-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Finley Stark made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Stark was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Adrina Arenas and Harper Scott did most of the damage at the plate: Arenas went 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Scott went 3-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two RBI gave Arenas a new career-high.
The Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got The Academy back to even at 10-10. As for Jefferson Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jefferson Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like The Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson Academy might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from The Academy in their previous meeting back in September. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
