The Leadership Academy Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Draughn Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Leadership Academy has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Leadership Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They lost 28-18 to Cornerstone Charter on Thursday. The Falcons just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Draughn faced off against Mountain Heritage on Friday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Cougars. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Avie Helton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Helton was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Lindsey Hensley was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maria Medrano, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Draughn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Draughn's record now sits at 13-9. As for Leadership Academy, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
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