Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 22-4 walloping at the hands of the Northland Prep Academy Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highland Prep of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Odry Ayon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Olivia Covarrubio, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Northland Prep Academy's side, Ryliegh LaFave made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. LaFave has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. LaFave was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Northland Prep Academy got a massive performance out of Audre Wilson, who fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Wren Ohly was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-5.
Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Northland Prep Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Highland Prep will look to defend their home field on Monday against Glendale Prep Academy at 3:45 p.m. Highland Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Northland Prep Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-2 loss vs. Phoenix Christian on the 20th.
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