It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kountze ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hardin Hornets, sneaking past 7-6. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Mckinley Rowinsky
| 03/14/25 vs Hardin | 17 |
| 03/11/25 @ Orangefield | 10 |
| 03/08/25 vs Kirbyville | 10 |
| 03/05/25 vs Buna | 9 |
| 02/25/25 @ Warren | 6 |
| + 1 more games |
Mckinley Rowinsky made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 17 over eight innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Kyla Parker was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Avie Johnson, who got four hits from her four at bats.
Kountze kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Kountze's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Hardin, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Kountze Lions take on Anahuac Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Anahuac will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Kountze surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hardin, they will square off against Warren at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardin is facing Warren at the right time seeing as Warren is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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