In what's become a running theme this season, Valley Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Everything went their way against the Monticello Panthers as the Valley Central Vikings made off with a 14-1 win. That's more bragging rights for Valley Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bella Mayo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Mayo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mayo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Emily Sharpe and Eleanor O'Neill did most of the damage at the plate: Sharpe scored a run while going 2-for-3, while O'Neill scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Emily Geiselhart was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Valley Central pushed their record up to 9-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Monticello, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Central will square off against Cornwall Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cornwall Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Valley Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Monticello, they will head out on the road to challenge Washingtonville at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Monticello is facing Washingtonville at the right time seeing as Washingtonville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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