Lee Park Prep had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Central Academy Cougars on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Ansley Green made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Green was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nevaeh Alexander, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Lee Park Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Academy only managed six hits.
Central Academy now has a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee Park Prep will take on Gaston Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Central Academy Cougars duke it out with Anson Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. They are facing Anson at the right time seeing as Anson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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