Cougars
| 09/09/25 @ Banneker | 17 |
| 08/19/25 vs Morrow | 16 |
| 08/14/25 @ Lovejoy | 16 |
| 08/21/25 vs Dutchtown | 15 |
| 08/21/25 vs Dutchtown | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Newnan). Everything went their way against the Banneker Trojans on Tuesday as they made off with a 17-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won four in a row.
Piper Willey looked comfortable as she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cambree Thompson was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Gray, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and four RBI.
Newnan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .926. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Newnan back to even at 9-9. As for Banneker, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Coming up, Newnan will challenge Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Banneker, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Morrow at 5:55 p.m.
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