Softball Recap: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Takes a Loss

Vance County hit Southern School of Energy and Sustainability with a four-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Spartans came up short against the Vipers, falling 13-5. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Vipers: they've now lost nine in a row.

Akirah Boldin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Vance County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southern School of Energy and Sustainability will challenge J.F. Webb at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Vance County, they will take on Durham School of the Arts at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vipers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a 16-game losing streak.