JA Softball hosted the Lady Patriots of Jackson Prep this evening at Raider Park.  8th graders Ashton Berry and Columbia Holeman put in a combined effort from the pitcher’s circle against the 5th ranked Lady Patriots.  They both threw 65% strikes and logged 2 strike outs each, but the experienced Lady Patriot bats were able to bang out 15 total hits and 6 earned runs.  The pitching staff was trying to stay ahead by throwing 60% first pitch strikes but some timely, well-placed hits and four untimely Lady Raider errors kept Jackson Prep in command from the top of the first inning.

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The Lady Raiders attempted to host Clinton Christian for their second meeting of the 2014 season,but was denied revenge due to the weather on Monday.  Tuesday, the Lady Raiders traveled to their first conference game of the 2014 season to compete against 4th ranked Hillcrest Christian School.  Facing the best pitcher they’ve seen so far this season, the Lady Raiders continue to show positive effort on offense.  Striking out only 5 times out of 22 plate attempts, the Lady Raiders kept their contact rate above 75% but was only able to log four hits.  Mary Lindley Tharp and Kathryn Butler each provided a hit and Columbia Holeman added two more. Continue reading →