
Rebels
| 02/15/25 vs Metairie Park Country Day | 15 |
| 02/11/25 vs Bourgeois | 6 |
| 02/08/25 vs Central Private | 6 |
| 02/10/25 vs Houma Christian | 3 |
| 02/01/25 vs French Settlement | 3 |
Riverside Academy's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns with a sharp 16-1 win. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Rebels this season.
Brody Vicknair was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only a hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He also hit two hits, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Riverside Academy let Brock Bourgeois and Ayden Bullock loose on the outfield. Bourgeois scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Bullock went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. What's more, Bullock also posted three hits, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Jayce Ruiz was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Riverside Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Riverside Academy pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs over those games. As for Metairie Park Country Day, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Riverside Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Metairie Park Country Day: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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