Softball Recap: Lake Norman Now 5-1 over Last Six Games

Lake Norman was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Cox Mill on Monday. The Wildcats never let the Chargers get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 10-0 victory two weeks ago.

Alexa Boone and Vivian Billard were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Boone tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Billard pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Boone has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Boone earned one run and two stolen bases, while Billard went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Boone a new career-high.

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In other batting news, Avery Evans was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Adams, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Lake Norman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 9-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Lake Norman is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Cox Mill, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-19.

Looking ahead, Lake Norman will challenge Mooresville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. Cox Mill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.