Softball Game Preview: James Kenan Tigers vs. Clinton Dark Horses

The James Kenan Tigers will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Clinton Dark Horses at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

James Kenan is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They lost 16-6 to Pender on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Jourdan Joe

Home Runs (Career)

02/25/25 @ Pender	2
04/30/24 @ North Lenoir	1
04/18/24 vs Wallace-Rose Hill	1
04/16/24 @ East Duplin	1
03/19/24 vs Southwest Onslow	1

Jourdan Joe was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in home runs.

Meanwhile, everything went Clinton's way against Lakewood on Wednesday as Clinton made off with a 14-2 win. The Dark Horses have beaten the Leopards the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Leopards has come to flipping the script.

Niah Torres was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Carmella Carlton was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.

James Kenan came up short against Clinton in their previous meeting back in April of 2021, falling 10-7. Will James Kenan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.