Softball Recap: Huntington North Vikings vs. South Bend Riley Wildcats
Huntington North had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the South Bend Riley Wildcats with a sharp 12-6 victory on Saturday. With that win, Huntington North brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Ava Poulson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Poulson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Poulson was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ava Geiger and Serenidy Mitchem did most of the damage at the plate: Geiger scored two runs while going 4-for-5, while Mitchem went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey Stanley, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On South Bend Riley's side, CHLOE WHITMER made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was LEXINGTON JENKINS, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double.
Huntington North's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for South Bend Riley, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-3.
Huntington North will take on East Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Huntington North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for South Bend Riley, they will be playing at home against Jimtown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. South Bend Riley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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