Howard Tech extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the East Ridge Pioneers, falling 21-11. On the bright side, the 11- run performance marked the Hustlin' Tigers' highest-scoring contest to date.
Arian Williams was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Choice, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
East Ridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 7, 2025 (when they won 18-2).
On East Ridge's side, they got a massive performance out of Demarcus Scruggs, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with seven stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those seven stolen bases gave Scruggs a new career-high. Marshon Usher was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs.
Looking ahead, Howard Tech will face off against Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for East Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hixson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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