Jackson is 0-4 against Monroe since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Jackson Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Monroe Trojans at 4:30 p.m.
Jackson is is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to Lincoln, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Monroe, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They had just enough and edged Bedford out 4-3.
Avery Collett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aly Lewis was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Alana Aulph was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Monroe, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7.
Jackson might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Monroe in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Jackson 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.
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