The Kennedy Cougars will square off against the Lake Charles College Prep Trailblazers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Kennedy got the win against Ecole Classique by a conclusive 14-2. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
| 04/03/25 @ Ecole Classique | 5 |
| 03/12/25 vs Carver Collegiate Academy | 4 |
| 03/07/24 @ West Jefferson | 3 |
| 02/10/25 @ Booker T. Washington | 2 |
| 03/20/24 @ Booker T. Washington | 2 |
Amyne Darensbourg made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Kennedy is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 4-8-1 otherwise. Darensbourg was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-5. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kamron Shields was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Kennedy: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-6-1 otherwise. Calvin Grant was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Lake Charles College Prep was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They lost 9-2 to South Beauregard.
Lake Charles College Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chance Joubert, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Kennedy's win bumped their record up to 7-8-1. As for Lake Charles College Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-13 record this season.
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