It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Newnan had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Lakeside Vikings by a score of 9-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Piper Willey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Presley Ivey, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Khloe Walker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Newnan lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Newnan's win bumped their record up to 14-16. As for Lakeside, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 20-5 record.
As of now, neither Newnan nor Lakeside have any future games scheduled.
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