Northeast Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 14-3 to the Halifax Academy Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
As for Halifax Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-4. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Halifax Academy's part, Payton Odom and Scarlett Harris were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Odom tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Harris struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Odom has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. At bat, Odom went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Harris went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave Odom a new career-high.
In other batting news, Maddy Bethel was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Inscoe, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Looking ahead, Halifax Academy will venture away from home to square off against Cape Fear Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northeast Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Vikings' matchup: after the Vikings face off against the Eagles, they'll take on Northeast Academy again at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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