Preview: Northview Academy Cougars vs. Carter Green Hornets
Northview Academy is 1-9 against Carter since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Northview Academy Cougars will be staying on the road to face off against the Carter Green Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Northview Academy never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over Pigeon Forge.
Baylee Stewart made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Shelby Gibbons was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run. Willow Henegar was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2.
Carter never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Jefferson County on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 win over the Patriots. The victory was some much needed relief for Carter as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Northview Academy's record is now 3-0. As for Carter, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Northview Academy might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Carter when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Northview Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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