Softball Recap: East Hall Vikings vs. Oconee County Warriors
East Hall had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Oconee County Warriors 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since August 22nd.
Amari Burce made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylana Curry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. Savannah Smith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
East Hall lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 home runs per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 0.6.
East Hall's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12. As for Oconee County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
East Hall will challenge West Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Hall is on a six-game streak of home losses, East Hall a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. As for Oconee County, they will take on Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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