Copiah Academy extended their losing streak to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 5-16-1. They came up short against the Jackson Prep Patriots, falling 9-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, with their most recent loss being a 7-1 defeat on Friday.
Copiah Academy saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Teasley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Jackson Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-15 record this season. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Jackson Prep's side, Kain Sandridge tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Sandridge a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Jackson Prep let Kevin Roberts Jr. and Asher Reynolds run wild. Roberts Jr. went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two runs, while Reynolds went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Roberts Jr. has become a key player for Jackson Prep: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 8-15 otherwise. Kaden Griffin also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As of now, neither Copiah Academy nor Jackson Prep have any future games scheduled.
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