After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wetumpka, Handley was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Alabama Christian Academy Eagles. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brayden Watkins was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Watkins was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one double.
In other batting news, Rayna Smith and Kerria Addison did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Addison went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Tigers
| 02/22/25 vs Alabama Christian Academy | 11 |
| 02/21/25 vs Tallassee | 6 |
| 04/20/24 vs T.R. Miller | 5 |
| 04/17/24 vs Talladega | 11 |
Handley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Handley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Alabama Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Handley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-2 win against Beulah on the 24th. As for Alabama Christian Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 4-1 defeat against Montgomery Catholic on the 24th.
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