Noble is 2-8 against Thornton Academy since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Knights will host the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Noble has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Noble fell victim to Cheverus and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Stags, falling 17-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Thornton Academy hadn't done well against Scarborough recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Red Storm. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Red Storm on their field since May 14, 2021.
Theresa Eng was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Dattilo, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Thornton Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scarborough only posted a batting average of .267.
Thornton Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Noble, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Noble suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Thornton Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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