The Monroe Academy Volunteers will challenge the Ezekiel Academy Knights at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. Monroe Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Ezekiel Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Monroe Academy's victory against Snook Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Monroe Academy never let Snook Christian Academy get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Friday. The Volunteers haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Ella Grace Stabler, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February of 2024.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Ezekiel Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jackson Academy. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Knights, who until this match were averaging four runs allowed.
Ezekiel Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baylee Horn, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Ezekiel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Monroe Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Monroe Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .447. However, it's not like Ezekiel Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Monroe Academy came up short against Ezekiel Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2022, falling 9-4. Can Monroe Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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