Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Port Gibson). They were the clear victor by a 15-9 margin over the Porter's Chapel Academy Eagles on Monday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Blue Waves with their most commanding win of the season.
Laquaveon Derby was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kendarrius Evans was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Blue Waves
| 02/10/25 @ Porter's Chapel Academy | 15-9 |
| 02/10/25 @ Porter's Chapel Academy | 4-3 |
| 02/08/25 vs Raymond | 4-1 |
The victory (which was Port Gibson's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Porter's Chapel Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Port Gibson will face off against Hazlehurst at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Porter's Chapel Academy, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they will square off against Park Place Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on February 18th.
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