Covington won the last time they faced Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Lions blew past the Swamp Owls 13-1. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Megan Wicker
| 04/08/25 @ Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | 13 |
| 04/03/25 @ Mandeville | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ponchatoula | 4 |
Megan Wicker was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over 6.1 innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6.7 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Mia Long and Addison Bushnell did most of the damage at the plate: Long scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Bushnell scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Addison McDanell, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Covington's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Covington will face off against St. Scholastica at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Doves have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, they will take on Thibodaux at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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