The Mars Hill Bible Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Madison Academy Mustangs at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Mars Hill Bible had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Colbert Heights on Thursday. Mars Hill Bible blew past Colbert Heights 12-5. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 17-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Olivia Stegall made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Molly Wright was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Mollie Sak also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Mars Hill Bible kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Madison Academy waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Indians as they made off with an 11-4 victory. Considering the Mustangs have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mars Hill Bible's record is now 8-4. As for Madison Academy, their record is now 14-2.
Mars Hill Bible couldn't quite get it done against Madison Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can Mars Hill Bible avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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