North Lenoir hasn't had much luck against Washington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Pam Pack at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
North Lenoir had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt North Pitt on Friday. The Hawks were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Lexi Stalnaker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Stalnaker was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Kailey Bridwell
| 04/17/26 vs North Pitt | 4 |
| 03/17/26 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 2 |
| 03/13/26 @ South Lenoir | 2 |
| 03/06/26 vs Greene Central | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs SouthWest Edgecombe | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kailey Bridwell, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hallie Fowler, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
North Lenoir always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Washington came out on top against North Johnston on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run seventh inning. The Pam Pack put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 10-4 victory.
Joceyln Hodges was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Megan Hudson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
North Lenoir's record is now 6-9. As for Washington, their record now sits at 4-13.
North Lenoir came up short against Washington when the teams last played back in March, falling 22-19. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
