Heritage Hills took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Monday. They put the hurt on the South Knox Spartans with a sharp 13-3 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.

Braden Pruitt
04/07/25 vs South Knox | 3 |
05/20/24 vs Perry Central | 1 |
05/11/24 @ Evansville Central | 0 |
04/24/24 vs Evansville Mater Dei | 2 |
04/17/24 @ North Harrison | 3 |
Braden Pruitt and Peyton Gray were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Pruitt tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gray tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Pruitt posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Pruitt scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gray scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bronson Pund was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Luke Krzykowski was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
South Knox is on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Heritage Hills and South Knox will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Patriots will take on rival Tell City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, South Knox is set to square off against their familiar foe Wood Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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