Patrick Henry Academy and Colleton Prep Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will welcome the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Patrick Henry Academy turned things around against Colleton Prep Academy on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the War Hawks 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since April 15, 2024.
Sims Brunson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Brunson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Rylin Brunson
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylin Brunson, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one double. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Jacob Corley, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Patrick Henry Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Colleton Prep Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
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