Harbor Creek's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Warren Dragons 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Huskies have posted against the Dragons since May 15, 2021.
CONNOR FORTIN
| 04/24/26 @ Warren | 4 |
| 04/13/26 vs General McLane | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Meadville | 2 |
| 04/03/26 @ Brockport | 1 |
| 04/01/26 @ North Central | 1 |
CONNOR FORTIN made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Harbor Creek's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 4-1 (and 2-3-1 when he doesn't). FORTIN was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on LUCAS HANSON, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was LUKE RUPRECHT, who went 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Harbor Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren only posted a batting average of .200.
Harbor Creek's victory bumped their record up to 6-4-1. As for Warren, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Harbor Creek and Warren could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Huskies will face off against Cathedral Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (258 vs. 78). Meanwhile, Warren (ranked 540th) will meet McDowell (ranked 134th) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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