Patrick Henry is 0-10 against Cave Spring since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Patriots will challenge the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Patrick Henry has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Patrick Henry came up short against Franklin County two weeks ago, falling 13-2.
Patrick Henry saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sarah Hobson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Cave Spring got themselves on the board against Northside on Monday, but Northside never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 14-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Caitlyn Karnes was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. 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.
In other batting news, Mya Dunbar was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Abby Poff was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Cave Spring hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least one batters in three consecutive games.
Patrick Henry's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Cave Spring, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Patrick Henry suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Cave Spring when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
