Gilbert Classical Academy pushed their score all the way to 17 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a tough 33-17 loss at the hands of the Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans. Gilbert Classical Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Leading Edge Academy - GEC apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
Sophia Trejo and Melanie Wu stepped up to the plate in a big way. Trejo scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Wu scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Madeleine Mathews was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Leading Edge Academy - GEC's side, Anna Pena was a standout: she went 5-for-5 with a home run, five runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Ayala, who scored six runs while going 5-for-5.
This is the second loss in a row for Gilbert Classical Academy and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for Leading Edge Academy - GEC, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilbert Classical Academy is on the road again on Monday to play Miami at 4:00 p.m. Miami is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Gilbert Classical Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Leading Edge Academy - GEC, they will head out on the road to square off against San Tan Foothills at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Leading Edge Academy - GEC is facing San Tan Foothills at the right time seeing as San Tan Foothills is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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