Eagles
| 02/23/26 @ Leesburg | 8-16 |
| 02/20/26 @ East Ridge | 1-6 |
| 02/17/26 vs Mount Dora Christian Academy | 1-11 |
| 02/12/26 vs East Ridge | 4-16 |
| 02/10/26 @ Geneva | 8-9 |
First Academy had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it nine. They came up short against the Leesburg Yellow Jackets, falling 16-8. Even though they lost, the Eagles' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Cole Bell made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Landon Sheppard also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Leesburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Leesburg's side, Dylan Montez was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Noah Hepburn was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. First Academy will take on Real Life Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Leesburg, they will challenge Belleview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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