While Covington Academy's win against Trinity Prep wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came away the winners. The Covington Academy Bulldogs had just enough and edged the Trinity Prep Lions out 10-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Covington Academy.
Ryleigh Marks made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Marks was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Peyton Ledoux was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Ellie Moon was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Covington Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Trinity Prep, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Covington Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Scholars Guild Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Scholars Guild Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Covington Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Trinity Prep, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lanier Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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