Softball Preview: Clarkston Angoras vs. Northview Titans
Clarkston hasn't had much luck against Northview recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Clarkston Angoras will be staying on the road to face off against the Northview Titans at 5:30 p.m.
Clarkston's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against St. Pius X Catholic on Tuesday. They lost 18-0 to the Golden Lions.
Meanwhile, Northview didn't have done well against Johns Creek recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Northview sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over Johns Creek. The victory was some much needed relief for the Titans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Stephanie Bombard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Stella Weaver, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Burdick, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Clarkston's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Northview, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11.
Clarkston might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Northview in their previous meeting back in August. Can Clarkston avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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