Northgate had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Newnan on Thursday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Cougars. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Ella Coburn
| 08/28/25 vs Newnan | 5 |
| 08/27/25 @ Central | 1 |
| 08/25/25 @ Northside | 4 |
| 08/11/25 vs Rockmart | 2 |
| 10/24/24 @ River Ridge | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Ella Coburn looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in October of 2024.
On the hitting side, Makenzie Khaler was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Hargrett, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Northgate was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newnan only posted a batting average of .154.
Northgate's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Newnan, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northgate will challenge Carrollton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 2.9, the Trojans 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Newnan, they will welcome Heard County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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