Pataula Charter Academy won against Quitman County on Thursday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Pataula Charter Academy Panthers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Quitman County Hornets a 16-0 shutout. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Sophie Conner and Emma Harrell were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Conner tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Harrell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Conner fired off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-2, while Harrell went 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bella Bruner was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kayleigh Berry, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pataula Charter Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .778. The last time their batting average was this high was back in August of 2023.
The victory was the third in a row for Pataula Charter Academy, bringing their record for this year to 8-3. As for Quitman County, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Pataula Charter Academy will challenge Spring Creek Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Quitman County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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