Northern Cambria hasn't had much luck against Cambria Heights recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Colts are taking a road trip to face off against the Highlanders at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Northern Cambria duked it out with Portage on Thursday. The Colts walked away with a 7-3 win over the Mustangs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Colts.
Julia Mitory spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Ava Messina was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Megan Lubert also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Cambria Heights got themselves on the board against United on Tuesday, but United never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 17-0 victory. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for the Highlanders this season.
Rylee Lane looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gina Lane, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hallie Hayes, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Cambria Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cambria Heights now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Northern Cambria, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northern Cambria has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cambria Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Northern Cambria skirted past Cambria Heights 11-10 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Colts repeat their success, or do the Highlanders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
