The Columbia Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Amite School Center Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Amite School Center will be up against a hot Columbia team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Columbia put the hurt on Loyd Star with a sharp 12-3 win on Tuesday.
Dillon Rowley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
In other pitching news, Joseph White looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Columbia got a big performance out of Collin Haney, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Greyson Carney also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Amite School Center made easy work of Christian Home Educators Fellowship two weeks ago and carried off a 13-3 victory. The win continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won three in a row.
Dreher Van Norman was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Blayne Welch was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory got Amite School Center back to even at 1-1. As for Columbia, their record now sits at 3-1.
Everything went Columbia's way against Amite School Center in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Columbia made off with a 15-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbia since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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