Softball Recap: Four Straight Home Wins for North East Carolina Prep

North East Carolina Prep had won four straight at home, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 8-8 to make it five. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Bertie Falcons. Considering the Husky have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Katelyn Knox was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Natalie Bunting, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

North East Carolina Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

As for Bertie, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row.

On Bertie's side, Gracie Jones and Kiedan Perry did some serious damage despite the final result: Jones went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one double, while Perry went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Key'Miya Hyman was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North East Carolina Prep will take on Hobgood Charter in a tournament on Tuesday. The Husky's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Bertie, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Holmes at 6:00 p.m. on the 28th. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Aces have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.