Cougars
| 04/03/25 vs Delta Academy | 14-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lee Academy | 8-3 |
| 03/28/25 @ North Sunflower Academy | 12-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Grace Christian | 15-0 |
| 03/25/25 @ Grace Christian | 11-0 |
Calhoun Academy entered their tilt with Delta Academy on Thursday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Raiders. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Carsen Stegall was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Calhoun Academy's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 6-2 (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Stegall was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Lane Watts was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caiden Farmer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Calhoun Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 10-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Delta Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Calhoun Academy will challenge Hebron Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Delta Academy, they will head out to challenge Water Valley at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th.
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