The Kennedy Catholic Lancers will venture away from home to take on the Jefferson Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Kennedy Catholic's last matchup with Bishop Blanchet could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Wednesday. Kennedy Catholic came up short against Bishop Blanchet, falling 15-6. The Lancers' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Sophia Moe was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Michelle Hatfield also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Even though they lost, Kennedy Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .385 or higher in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Jefferson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 21-14 to Kennedy Catholic on Monday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Amariah Moore led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Lyla Smith was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Kennedy Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Kennedy Catholic's way against Jefferson when the teams last played on Monday, as Kennedy Catholic made off with a 21-14 victory. Does Kennedy Catholic have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jefferson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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