SouthWest Edgecombe proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Ayden - Grifton Chargers 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since March 11, 2024.
Mackenzie Rogers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Moore, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Carlyn Hodge also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Cougars
| 04/08/25 @ Ayden - Grifton | 7-5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Hobgood Charter | 13-3 |
| 03/28/25 @ North Pitt | 13-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs North Pitt | 16-1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Greene Central | 17-0 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory (which was SouthWest Edgecombe's seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Ayden - Grifton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-8 record.
Coming up, SouthWest Edgecombe will be playing in front of their home fans against Manteo at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Cougars have won three straight at home, while the Redskins won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Ayden - Grifton, they will venture away from home to square off against Fike at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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