The Schoolhouse Prep Wolfpack will take on the Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars in a tournament on Friday. Schoolhouse Prep is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
Schoolhouse Prep's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They walked away with a 3-0 victory over Florida Christian.
The result came thanks to Analys Uriarte's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Schoolhouse Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danna Viera, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Schoolhouse Prep hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Florida Christian struck out six times.
Meanwhile, Pembroke Pines Charter got the win against Riverdale on Thursday by a conclusive 7-1. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
Destiney Ortega made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, Sofia Rodriguez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brielle Martinez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pembroke Pines Charter's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Schoolhouse Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Schoolhouse Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Pembroke Pines Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
