The New Miami Vikings are taking a road trip to square off against the Middletown Christian Eagles at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. New Miami will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While New Miami didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 24-3 margin over Northwest on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Mikaela Lema was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with six runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those six runs gave her a new career-high.
Maraiah Powell
| 04/17/26 @ Northwest | 6 |
| 03/23/26 @ Deer Park | 5 |
| 04/13/26 @ Lockland | 2 |
| 04/09/26 @ Mariemont | 1 |
| 04/07/26 vs Norwood | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maraiah Powell, who went 4-for-6 with six RBI, four runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Fox, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI and one run.
New Miami always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwest only posted an OBP of .333.
Meanwhile, Middletown Christian lost 19-4 to Cincinnati Christian on Thursday.
New Miami's record is now 9-3. As for Middletown Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
New Miami got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Middletown Christian by a conclusive 19-9 score. Will the Vikings repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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