Harding is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and John F. Kennedy Catholic a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Harding Raiders will look to defend their home field against the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Harding managed to slip by Orange the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Raiders lost 18-8 to the Lions on Thursday.

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Azarriah Phillips made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brielle Washington, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
John F. Kennedy Catholic couldn't beat Grand Valley on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Eagles came up short against the Mustangs, falling 16-6.
Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
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