South Harrison unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Williamstown Yellowjackets by a score of 17-16 on Wednesday. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Emily Squires was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Riley Myers, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Harrison will challenge Doddridge County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games South Harrison has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Williamstown, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Tyler at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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