Pandora-Gilboa is 0-4 against Hardin Northern since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Rockets will look to defend their home field against the Polar Bears at 5:00 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pandora-Gilboa is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Arcadia, falling 12-2.
Pandora-Gilboa saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenna Deken, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hardin Northern, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Ridgemont on Tuesday.
Lyla Holtzberger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addy Bacon, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Baylie Bacon, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Hardin Northern hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ridgemont struck out ten times.
Hardin Northern's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Pandora-Gilboa, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.
Pandora-Gilboa might still be hurting after the 22-12 defeat they got from Hardin Northern when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Rockets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
