If Ashe County was feeling good fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Alleghany on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Huskies came up short against the Watauga Pioneers on Thursday, falling 13-5. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Kinzley Blevins was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. Ava Roten was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Ashe County has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Watauga, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9.
Looking ahead, Ashe County will square off against Starmount at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Huskies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Watauga, they will take on St. Stephens at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.76 runs per game on average), something the Pioneers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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