The Nettleton Tigers will head out to challenge the Amory Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Nettleton will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
On Thursday, Nettleton beat Tupelo 5-1.

Bailey Payne
| 02/19/26 vs Tupelo | 9 |
| 02/14/26 @ Amory | 6 |
| 02/12/26 @ Hatley | 7 |
| 02/10/26 vs West Point | 11 |
Bailey Payne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
North Pontotoc hit Amory with a ten-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers lost 16-4 to the Vikings. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Amory has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Nettleton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0-1.
Nettleton was able to grind out a solid win over Amory in their previous matchup on Saturday, winning 5-2. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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