The Cor Jesu Academy Chargers will challenge the Parkway Central Colts at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
Cor Jesu Academy is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hillsboro just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. Neither they nor the Hawks could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Meanwhile, Parkway Central entered their tilt with Northwest on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 8-4.
Marlee Williamson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Williamson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Aubrey Lewis was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one run. Another player making a difference was Olivia Magruder, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Cor Jesu Academy's draw makes their record 13-6-1 this season. As for Parkway Central, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
Cor Jesu Academy took their win against Parkway Central when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 23-9 score. Will the Chargers repeat their success, or do the Colts have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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