With a playoff game on the line, South Harrison rose to the challenge on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Trinity Christian Warriors. That's more bragging rights for South Harrison, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ava Louk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hope Woods was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Lindsey, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Trinity Christian's side, Peyton Moore was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
South Harrison's victory bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Trinity Christian, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-11.
South Harrison will challenge Doddridge County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Doddridge County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. Trinity Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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