
Rebels
04/08/25 vs Union Christian Academy | 16-1 |
04/07/25 vs Tensas Academy | 12-2 |
04/04/25 @ Riverdale Academy | 16-0 |
04/01/25 vs Claiborne Academy | 12-0 |
03/28/25 vs Riverdale Academy | 16-0 |
+ 4 more games |
Briarfield Academy had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.6 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Tuesday. They blew past the Union Christian Academy Lions 16-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 22-0 two weeks ago.
Davis Holt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Ryder Jones was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Max Holt, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Briarfield Academy pushed their record up to 13-4 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Union Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Briarfield Academy will take on rival Claiborne Academy on Friday. Meanwhile, Union Christian Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Riverdale Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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