Eastern Wayne extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Johnston Panthers. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Mallory Reed
| 03/18/26 vs North Johnston | 17 |
| 03/10/26 @ West Craven | 21 |
| 03/05/26 vs Rosewood | 16 |
North Johnston's batters probably weren't too happy with Mallory Reed, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 17 Ks (she gave up five walks). Reed has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 16 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
As for North Johnston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
On North Johnston's side, Tenley Barbour spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Barbour.
Looking ahead, Eastern Wayne will challenge North Lenoir at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for North Johnston, they will take on North Pitt at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Pitt has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.5 runs per game on average), something North Johnston will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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