Howard Tech gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They never let the Berean Academy Eagles get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hustlin' Tigers as it put an end to their 17-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Camper Colter made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, O'Dareyon Cox looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in earned runs (zero).
Back at the plate, Marques Blackburn was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Anthony Fullilove was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Berean Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Howard Tech will challenge Lookout Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Howard Tech is facing Lookout Valley at the right time seeing as Lookout Valley is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Berean Academy, they will face off against Cedar View Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The contest will give Berean Academy their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.
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