The North Moore Mustangs will challenge the Southeast Alamance Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Moore knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Southeast Alamance likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, North Moore was able to grind out a solid win over Western Harnett, taking the game 16-13.
Sydney Russell
| 02/28/25 vs Western Harnett | 4 |
| 04/13/24 @ Asheboro | 3 |
| 03/12/24 vs Bartlett Yancey | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Richmond | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Northwood | 2 |
Sydney Russell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Russell was even better at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and one double. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in runs.
In other batting news, Calissa Clendenin was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Carly Monroe, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
North Moore kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Southeast Alamance sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over Orange on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Stallions.
Southeast Alamance got a massive performance out of Brooke Hardister, who went 2-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Amarie Contreras, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
North Moore's record is now 3-0. As for Southeast Alamance, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. North Moore has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southeast Alamance struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
