The Hanson Memorial Tigers will challenge the A.J. Ellender Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Hanson Memorial's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while A.J. Ellender has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
Hanson Memorial was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against St. Martinville on Saturday. Hanson Memorial never let St. Martinville get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory. Hanson Memorial hasn't had any issues with St. Martinville recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Owen Vacarella
| 04/02/25 @ Vandebilt Catholic | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Centerville | 5 |
| 02/14/25 @ Cecilia | 4 |
| 03/07/25 @ Destrehan | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Livonia | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Owen Vacarella made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hanson Memorial is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-12-1 otherwise. Vacarella was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cooper Vacarella was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Brennan Thibodaux, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Hanson Memorial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .621. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Martinville only posted an OBP of .318.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for A.J. Ellender's offense. They came up short against St. James on Friday, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered against the Wildcats since March 17, 2019.
Hanson Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 11-13-1. As for A.J. Ellender, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-22.
Hanson Memorial suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to A.J. Ellender in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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