The LaPoynor Flyers will take on the Avalon Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. LaPoynor is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
LaPoynor took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Trinidad an 18-0 shutout. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Kaden McKinley
| 03/10/26 vs Frankston | 4 |
| 03/02/26 @ Lovelady | 4 |
| 02/20/26 vs Elkhart | 4 |
| 02/25/26 @ Athens | 3 |
| 03/05/26 vs Longview Christian | 2 |
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Kaden McKinley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because LaPoynor is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-7 otherwise. McKinley was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
LaPoynor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .731. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Avalon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 27-0 to Ovilla Christian. The contest marked the first time this year in which Avalon was not able to get on the board.
LaPoynor's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-8. As for Avalon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Avalon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: LaPoynor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. It's a different story for Avalon, though, as they've only averaged .219. Will they be able to contain LaPoynor's hitters?
LaPoynor beat Avalon 10-6 in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Will the Flyers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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