Cherokee Bluff had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 8-7 win on Friday.

Tucker Holton
03/14/25 vs Monroe Area | 9 |
03/06/25 vs Kell | 2 |
02/25/25 vs Wesleyan | 0 |
02/21/25 @ Wesleyan | 7 |
02/14/25 @ Grayson | 6 |
+ 2 more games |
Tucker Holton looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February of 2024.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bubba Coleman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Owen Redwine also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Cherokee Bluff's record now sits at 7-8. As for Monroe Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cherokee Bluff will square off against East Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cherokee Bluff is facing East Hall at the right time seeing as East Hall is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Monroe Area, they will take on West Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monroe Area will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: West Hall will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's game.
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