The Northland Prep Academy Spartans will square off against the Monument Valley Mustangs at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
After a string of three wins, Northland Prep Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-6 walloping at the hands of Cortez.
Meanwhile, Monument Valley had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Greyhills Academy 16-5. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Monument Valley this season.
Leighton Williams made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Monument Valley let Isaiah Kescoli and Cash Young loose on the outfield. Kescoli scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Young scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Devin Tullie, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Northland Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Monument Valley, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17.
Northland Prep Academy took their victory against Monument Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2016 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northland Prep Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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