Softball Preview: Princeville Princes vs. Tremont Turks
The Princeville Princes will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Tremont Turks at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row, Princeville finally turned things around against Stark County on Friday. Princeville was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Stark County. Princeville's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last seven games.
Claire Sutherland made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Sutherland was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mekeya Cihla, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was McKenna Roberts, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tremont came tearing into Wednesday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Knights.
Princeville's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Tremont, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4-1.
Princeville might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Tremont in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Princeville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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