North Jackson's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Southside Panthers.
Allie Benson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, North Jackson saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Malley, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. Another was Kinley Burton, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
North Jackson's record now sits at 13-8. As for Southside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
North Jackson will square off against Sardis at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Southside, they will welcome Cherokee County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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