Yellow Jackets
| 03/06/26 vs Montverde Academy | 5-1 |
| 03/03/26 @ Auburndale | 6-0 |
| 02/24/26 vs Lake Region | 7-0 |
Bartow faced Montverde Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Yellow Jackets came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 5-1. The win was familiar territory for the Yellow Jackets, who have now won three games in a row.
Ryleigh Knowlton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maddie Hamilton was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. Emma Huffman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Bartow's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Montverde Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Bartow has already played their next contest, a 4-0 win against George Jenkins on the 10th. As for Montverde Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against East River on the 10th.
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