Portage extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Homer-Center Wildcats. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 5-0 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Payton Noll
| 03/31/25 @ Windber | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs West Branch | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Purchase Line | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Northern Cambria | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Marion Center | 4 |
Payton Noll spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Portage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lyndsey Castel, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Homer-Center, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 22, 2024.
On Homer-Center's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Bekah Marshall gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava King, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Melanie George was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Portage will square off against rival Conemaugh Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Homer-Center is set to take on their familiar foe Purchase Line at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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