High Point Central had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 8-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Rockingham County Cougars, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, with their most recent loss being a 17-0 defeat on April 8th.
As for Rockingham County, the victory was the 18th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.9 runs.
For Rockingham County's part, Ava Grace Pruitt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pruitt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Rockingham County let Zoey Snead and Ella Brannock run wild. Snead went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Brannock went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Brannock has posted since back in March. Kennidy Kirby was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
High Point Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rockingham County, they will welcome Southern Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Storm will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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