South Harrison is 0-9 against Roane County since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Hawks will challenge the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
South Harrison came out on top against Elkins on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run sixth inning. The Hawks blew past the Tigers 15-7. The game marked the Hawks' most dominant victory of the season so far.
South Harrison got a massive performance out of Emily Squires, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI Squires has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Riley Myers, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
South Harrison always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elkins only posted an OBP of .394.
Meanwhile, Roane County got the win against Fairmont Senior on Saturday by a conclusive 15-7. Considering the Raiders have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Fair Smelko was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Burdette, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Roane County is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for South Harrison, their record now sits at 4-9.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Harrison hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Roane County struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
South Harrison couldn't quite get it done against Roane County when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
