Softball Recap: Manteo Extends Winning Streak to Four

Manteo had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Cape Hatteras on Wednesday. Everything went the Manteo Redskins' way against the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes as the Manteo Redskins made off with a 14-2 win. The Redskins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 12 runs or more this season.

Calleigh Bush made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. She also put up two doubles, which were her first of the season.

In other batting news, Manteo let Bridgett Berry and Bella Huntingford run wild. Berry scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-5, while Huntingford scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Berry has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Austin, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.

Manteo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .463. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cape Hatteras only posted a batting average of .192.

Redskins

Previous 4 Games

03/12/25 @ Cape Hatteras	14-2
03/11/25 @ Holmes	2-1
03/07/25 vs Northeastern	16-0
03/07/25 vs Northeastern	15-0

The victory was the fourth in a row for Manteo, bringing their record for this year to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Cape Hatteras, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Manteo wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 8-7 loss against Holmes on the 14th. As for Cape Hatteras, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-3 defeat against Gates County on the 13th.