The Monroe Academy Volunteers will be taking part in a tournament against the Snook Christian Academy Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Monroe Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Sparta Academy by a score of 16-11 last Tuesday. The Volunteers haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Snook Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over West Florida Baptist Academy on Monday. The Eagles not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 5, 2024.
Ethan Bettner and Jayden Ables were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Bettner struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Ables pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits Bettner has allowed since back in February of 2024. At the plate, Bettner scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Ables scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Rubel, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Snook Christian Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Monroe Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Monroe Academy skirted past Snook Christian Academy 4-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Does Monroe Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Snook Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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