Panthers
| 04/10/25 vs Goldsboro | 3-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Beddingfield | 18-5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Beddingfield | 27-0 |
| 04/04/25 @ Wilson Prep | 15-2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Spring Creek | 11-0 |
While North Johnston's win against Goldsboro wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Cougars 3-1. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Tyler Coates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maurice Love, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
North Johnston hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive contests.
North Johnston pushed their record up to 13-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Goldsboro, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-11.
North Johnston has already played their next match, a 3-1 victory against Smithfield-Selma on the 12th. As for Goldsboro, they are taking a road trip to take on Faith Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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