The Isle of Wight Academy Chargers will face off against the Nansemond River Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Isle of Wight Academy is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 14th on Tuesday. They lost 14-3 to Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association. Chargers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Patriots since on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Nansemond River made sure to put some runs up on the board against Lakeland on Thursday. The Warriors blew past the Cavaliers 18-5. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Logan Greenwood made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Greenwood was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Madyx Fiero was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Pociask, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Nansemond River always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Isle of Wight Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-10. As for Nansemond River, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Isle of Wight Academy might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Nansemond River in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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