Mercersburg Academy kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 16-7 to the Jefferson County Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Storm have suffered since April 27, 2024.
Stevie Keck and Stella Schwartz did some serious damage despite the final result: Keck scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-2, while Schwartz scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases Keck has posted since back in March of 2024. Jaz Garnett was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Jefferson County now has a winning record of 6-5.
Coming up, Mercersburg Academy will challenge Patrick Henry at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Mercersburg Academy is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season. As for Jefferson County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bentworth at 1:00 p.m. Jefferson County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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