North Star was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Blacklick Valley Vikings. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Brady Meyers led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Andrew Retassie, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
North Star's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Blacklick Valley, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Star will head out to face off against Berlin Brothersvalley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Blacklick Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Penns Manor at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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