There's no place like home for Licking Heights, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Granville Blue Aces on Thursday, sneaking past 7-6. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Blue Aces on April 7th, they had to take a 6-5 loss.
Natalie Mahoney
| 04/24/25 vs Granville | 10 |
| 04/23/25 @ Lakewood | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 8 |
| 04/17/25 vs Licking Valley | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Watkins Memorial | 6 |
Natalie Mahoney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kelsey Carter, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted over her last nine contests. Ava Von Bargen was another key player, going 1-for-5 with one triple and two RBI.
Licking Heights now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Granville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Licking Heights has already played their next game, a 17-0 victory against Zanesville on the 28th. As for Granville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 13-2 defeat against Licking Valley on the 28th.
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