Tarboro never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against North East Carolina Prep on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Huskies with a sharp 22-8 victory. The Vikings not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 24, 2025 (when they won 17-1).
Stephen Ribustello
| 03/19/26 vs North East Carolina Prep | 4 |
| 03/21/25 @ Bertie | 3 |
| 03/17/26 vs Roanoke Rapids | 2 |
| 03/06/26 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs North East Carolina Prep | 2 |
Tarboro let Reggie Bess II and Stephen Ribustello run wild. Bess II got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and one RBI, while Ribustello went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Ribustello a new career-high. Kelvin Jones Jr. was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Tarboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Tarboro's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for North East Carolina Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Tarboro will venture away from home to challenge Roanoke Rapids at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellowjackets have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for North East Carolina Prep, they will head out to face off against Bethel Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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