Softball Recap: Northview Academy Cougars vs. Cosby Eagles
Northview Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cosby Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northview Academy of the 16-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Abigail Doty was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Gibbons, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
On Cosby's side, Reece Michaels made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Michaels has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Michaels was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ella Hicks was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Shylee Weeks was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Northview Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Cosby, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Northview Academy will head out on the road to square off against Cocke County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cocke County is coming into the matchup with five straight victories at home, so Northview Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Cosby will take on Sevier County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cosby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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