After losing to Hesperia Christian the last time they met, Academy for Academic Excellence decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Knights came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 5-1 on Saturday.
Academy for Academic Excellence got a great performance from Hunter Dodge as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Nathan Rudd was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025. Keegan Layton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
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| 02/21/26 - Neutral | 5-1 W |
| 03/17/25 - Home | 5-12 L |
| 02/22/25 - Neutral | 5-0 W |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 0-14 L |
| 04/19/22 - Home | 2-18 L |
| + 5 more games |
Academy for Academic Excellence now has a winning record of 2-1.
Academy for Academic Excellence wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 6-2 defeat against University Prep on the 21st. As for Hesperia Christian, they have also already played their next matchup, an 11-9 loss against Academy of Careers & Exploration on the 21st.
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