Higbee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northeast Bearcats. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Higbee saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Dougherty, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Higbee's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Northeast, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Higbee Tigers take on Bevier Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northeast, they will square off against Hallsville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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