Amelia Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of the Fuqua Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amelia Academy of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Fuqua's part, Marissa Dempsey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dempsey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Fuqua let Lottie Mae Hazlegrove and Collins Easter loose on the outfield. Hazlegrove scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Easter scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Elizabeth Ledger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Amelia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Fuqua, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Amelia Academy will challenge Brunswick Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fuqua, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 16-0 win vs. Tidewater Academy on the 26th.
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