Mustangs
| 04/11/25 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 33 |
| 04/07/25 vs Kings Christian | 29 |
| 04/08/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 26 |
| 03/31/25 vs Valley Christian Academy | 25 |
| 02/28/25 @ Coast Union | 25 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Laton). They blew past the Legacy Christian Academy Lions 33-23 on Friday. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Jade Perez made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and 20 unearned) runs off eight hits. Perez was even better at the plate, scoring five runs while getting on base in six of her eight plate appearances. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Madison Heffley was incredible, going 6-for-8 with six runs, seven RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmily Mares, who scored five runs while going 3-for-5.
Laton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .634. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .519 or higher in eight consecutive contests.
Laton's record now sits at 9-7. As for Legacy Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
After both having extra time off, Laton and Wonderful College Prep Academy will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 4:15 p.m. on the 23rd. The timing is sure in the Mustangs' favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while the Lions have been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road. As for Legacy Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Farmersville at 4:15 p.m. on the 22nd. The Aztecs' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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