Tiftarea Academy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-3. They lost 12-0 to the Fullington Academy Trojans. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
As for Fullington Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3. They haven't had any issues with Tiftarea Academy recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
For Fullington Academy's part, Rayelee Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Evelyn Fletcher and Izzy Ross did most of the damage at the plate: Fletcher got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI, while Ross got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs. Fletcher is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Rylee Reed was another key player, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
Coming up, Tiftarea Academy will face off against Cairo at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fullington Academy, they will take on Southland Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Trojans their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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