Baseball Recap: Pataula Charter Academy Extends Home Winning Streak to Six

It was a proper cat-fight when Pataula Charter Academy challenged Webster County on Thursday. The Pataula Charter Academy Panthers put the hurt on the Webster County Bobcats with a sharp 16-0 victory. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

Jud Marshall

Batters Struck Out

03/06/25 vs Webster County	3
02/27/25 @ Wiregrass	2
02/21/25 @ Early County	2
02/18/25 vs Early County	2
03/21/24 @ Miller County	0
+ 2 more games

Cooper Preston and Jud Marshall made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Preston pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Marshall tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. At the plate, Preston scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Marshall scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-2. Marshall is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Lashley, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. Another player making a difference was Ashton Weathersby, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

Pataula Charter Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .815. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive matchups.

Pataula Charter Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pataula Charter Academy will square off against Mitchell County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell County has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something Pataula Charter Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Webster County, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Taylor County at 4:30 p.m. on March 14th.