
Vikings
| 04/02/26 @ Western Harnett | 8-1 |
| 03/31/26 vs Western Harnett | 16-4 |
| 03/30/26 @ Overhills | 12-2 |
| 03/27/26 vs Southern Lee | 18-2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Southern Lee | 20-1 |
| + 11 more games |
Union Pines extended their winning streak to 16 on Thursday, bumping them up to 16-0. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Western Harnett Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won 11 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kaitlyn Blue spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kileigh Cameron was a standout: she fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbie Tyner, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Union Pines kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
As for Western Harnett, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with Union Pines: they've now lost four in a row.
On Western Harnett's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Corley, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Union Pines and Western Harnett will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Vikings see the field they'll take on Triton at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Western Harnett, their break will end when they face Midway at 6:30 p.m. on the 13th.
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