Highland Tech came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons get on the board and left with a 17-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 20-0 on Tuesday.
Makaylee Gantt
| 04/17/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 6 |
| 04/15/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 8 |
| 04/14/25 @ Bessemer City | 8 |
| 04/03/25 vs Cherryville | 8 |
| 03/25/25 vs Pinnacle Classical Academy | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
Makaylee Gantt was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Meredith Bolick was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Marin Wise, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Highland Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .846. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Highland Tech's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Highland Tech will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Forestview at 5:00 p.m. on May 1. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
