Lakeland Preparatory scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They suffered a rough 41-25 loss at the hands of the Harding Academy Lions. Lakeland Preparatory was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Harding Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Jayda Neeley and Emma Slappey stepped up to the plate in a big way. Neeley scored five runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances, while Slappey got on base in all six of her plate appearances with eight stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Neeley has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Bria Townsend was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-5.
This is the second loss in a row for Lakeland Preparatory and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Harding Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Lakeland Preparatory will stay at home for another game and welcome First Assembly Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. First Assembly Christian is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Lakeland Preparatory will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Harding Academy, they will square off against White Station at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. White Station will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Harding Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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