Jackson North Side hasn't had much luck against Trinity Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Jackson North Side will challenge Trinity Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Jackson North Side is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Fayette Ware last Friday. Jackson North Side was the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Fayette Ware. The Indians' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaleigha Hartfield was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Deja Hill, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Jackson North Side always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .850. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fayette Ware only posted an OBP of .500.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian Academy posted their closest victory since May 1, 2024 on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Peabody 12-11. Considering the Lions' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Haley Lewis made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off 13 hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rylee Hidrogo was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Abby Davis was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
With the win, Jackson North Side broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4. As for Trinity Christian Academy, their record is now an identical 2-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jackson North Side has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Trinity Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Jackson North Side suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to Trinity Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2022. Can Jackson North Side avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
