The Cherokee Bluff Bears will square off against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cherokee Bluff is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Cherokee Bluff turned things around against Monroe Area on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Purple Hurricanes with a sharp 18-3 victory. The Bears' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gabe Gowder
| 03/03/25 @ East Forsyth | 3 |
| 02/21/25 @ Wesleyan | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs Dawson County | 2 |
| 02/10/25 vs Winder-Barrow | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Monroe Area | 1 |
Gabe Gowder looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Cherokee Bluff is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-7 otherwise.
At the plate, Garrett Harper was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February of 2024. Kaden Thompson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Cherokee Bluff hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroe Area struck out six times.
Monroe Area has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. Cherokee Bluff's win bumped their record up to 5-8.
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