Norfolk Academy came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Collegiate Cougars on Friday and snuck past 13-12. The high-scoring effort was just what Norfolk Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Mia Clarkson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and nine unearned) runs off nine hits. Clarkson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Reagan Bandy was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-5. Adie Wood was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Collegiate's side, Olivia Tull made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Finley Haas, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Norfolk Academy pushed their record up to 5-8 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Collegiate, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Norfolk Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Collegiate, they will head out on the road to take on Saint Gertrude at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Collegiate is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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