After three games on the road, Ash Grove is heading back home. They will take on the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Wednesday, Ash Grove faced Mt. Vernon in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Ash Grove fell just short of Mt. Vernon by a score of 9-7.
For Mt. Vernon's part, the team relied heavily on Rae Downing, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Hali Stokes, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Ash Grove's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Mt. Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
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