While Lee Academy's win against Penquis Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pandas skirted past the Patriots 7-6. The Pandas haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Austen Jipson
| 05/05/26 vs Shead | 3 |
| 04/29/26 @ Shead | 3 |
| 05/14/26 vs Penquis Valley | 2 |
| 05/08/26 @ Fort Kent | 1 |
| 05/01/26 @ Penobscot Valley | 1 |
Austen Jipson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Lee Academy is undefeated when Jipson posts two or more runs, but 0-4 otherwise.
Jipson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lance Haskell, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Lee Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Penquis Valley, their record now sits at 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee Academy will host Schenck at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Penquis Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Central at 4:30 p.m. The Patriots are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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