Wildcats
| 03/31/26 vs Escambia Academy | 14-4 |
| 03/24/26 vs Sparta Academy | 13-3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Sparta Academy | 8-4 |
| 03/13/26 vs Snook Christian Academy | 8-1 |
| 03/10/26 @ Patrician Academy | 9-3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wilcox Academy). They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Escambia Academy Cougars on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Steele Swanner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Austin Samples was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Lawson Lisenbe was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Wilcox Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 8.8.
Wilcox Academy's record is now 7-4. As for Escambia Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Wilcox Academy will face off against rival South Choctaw Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Escambia Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Patrician Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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