There's no place like home for Thomas Heyward Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Beaufort Academy Eagles on Wednesday, sneaking past 14-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Rebels considering their one-run performance the game before.
Colton Young made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Young was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Mackie Bowers was a standout: he scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dodge Peeples, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Rebels
| 04/09/25 vs Beaufort Academy | 52.6% |
| 03/20/25 @ Bridges Prep | 39.4% |
| 03/18/25 @ Andrew Jackson Academy | 35% |
| 03/11/25 vs Andrew Jackson Academy | 34.5% |
| 04/08/25 @ Patrick Henry Academy | 25% |
Thomas Heyward Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory snapped Thomas Heyward Academy's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-6 record. As for Beaufort Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.
Coming up, Thomas Heyward Academy will take on Coastal HomeSchool at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Beaufort Academy, they will challenge Andrew Jackson Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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