North Carolina High School Softball - Independence bounces East Mecklenburg
March 19, 2024: Charlotte, NC 28212 Spectators at Tuesday's league match between the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) and the host East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC), witnessed Independence's softball squad tip East Mecklenburg by a count of 8-2.
The Patriots now sport a 4-2 record. They play next when they host Providence for a Southwestern 4A match on Wednesday, March 20. Independence will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 19-0 league win over Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 3-4.
With the loss, East Mecklenburg moves to 3-5 on the season. The Eagles host Olympic (Charlotte, NC) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Wednesday, March 20. The Trojans go into the match with a record of 2-4. Olympic lost 16-1 in their recent league match against Myers Park (Charlotte, NC)