Apex extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Fuquay-Varina Bengals, falling 11-0. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bengals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Fuquay-Varina, they now have a winning record of 3-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For Fuquay-Varina's part, not much got past Kylie McGrogan, who gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Apex off the board.
On the hitting side, Semaj Pedro was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Alysah Sturdivant was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apex will host Jordan at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Cougars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Fuquay-Varina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cardinal Gibbons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bengals surely won't give up without a fight.
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