There's no place like home for Cross, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels on Friday, sneaking past 12-10. The win was some much needed relief for the Stingrays as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Savannah Hollings
| 04/04/25 vs Thomas Heyward Academy | 8 |
| 04/03/25 @ John Paul II | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Dorchester Academy | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Bluffton | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Whale Branch | 0 |
| + 8 more games |
Savannah Hollings was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alaysia Hollings, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gracie Shultzman, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Cross was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Cross' victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Coming up, Cross will welcome Hilton Head Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Colleton Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
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