Newton-Conover had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it 13. They came up short against the Bunker Hill Bears, falling 19-5. The Red Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bears from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Madison Bolick made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Bunker Hill, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by ten runs or more this season.
On Bunker Hill's side, Lila Spears made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, Spears posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kyra Ryhal was incredible, firing off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 4-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Alexis Stuebe was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton-Conover will welcome Hickory at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bunker Hill, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Foard at 6:00 p.m. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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