The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders are taking a road trip to face off against the Augusta Christian Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson Davis Academy will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
While Jefferson Davis Academy's win against Andrew Jackson Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Raiders skirted past the Warriors 8-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Raiders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rynn Fickling
| 04/29/25 @ Andrew Jackson Academy | 7 |
| 04/08/25 @ Colleton Prep Academy | 4 |
| 03/14/25 @ Williston-Elko | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Williston-Elko | 2 |
Rynn Fickling and Abby Deering made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Fickling struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Deering pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave Fickling a new career-high. At bat, Fickling went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Deering went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double.
In other batting news, Rileigh York and Sydney Owens did most of the damage at the plate: York went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Owens went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that Owens has hit this season.
Jefferson Davis Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Andrew Jackson Academy only managed five hits.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Augusta Christian's offense. They lost 8-0 to Heathwood Hall Episcopal on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Augusta Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, their record is now 6-8.
Jefferson Davis Academy skirted past Augusta Christian 7-5 in their previous matchup back in February of 2018. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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