If Memphis East was feeling good fresh off their 22-6 takedown of Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mustangs came up short against the Harding Academy Lions on Thursday, falling 16-4. The Mustangs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Ryann Clark
| 04/23/26 vs Harding Academy | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Middle College | 1 |
| 04/13/26 @ Middle College | 1 |
| 04/07/26 vs Whitehaven | 5 |
| 04/02/26 @ Arlington | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Aleese Ward and Ryann Clark stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ward went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs, while Clark got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Clark is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lindsey Whaley, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Memphis East's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Harding Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.
Coming up, Memphis East will welcome Overton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Harding Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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