The Colbert Heights Wildcats will challenge the Madison Academy Mustangs at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Colbert Heights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Madison Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Colbert Heights heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mars Hill Bible. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Madison Academy came out on top against Whitesburg Christian Academy on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Warriors. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 21 contests by six runs or more this season.
Cataryna Schreiber made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Mya Western was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Emily Burgreen, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Madison Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive games.
Madison Academy's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for Colbert Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 33-15.
Colbert Heights came up short against Madison Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 4-0. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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