Softball Recap: Northview Academy Cougars vs. Cocke County Fighting Cocks
Northview Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 13-2 loss at the hands of the Cocke County Fighting Cocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northview Academy of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Abigail Doty was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Cocke County's side, Hailee Hartsell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Hartsell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Hartsell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adisen Mcnealy, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kinley Williams, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Northview Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Cocke County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northview Academy will take on Gatlinburg-Pittman at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Northview Academy is facing Gatlinburg-Pittman at the right time seeing as Gatlinburg-Pittman is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Cocke County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carter at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cocke County will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
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