Richmond High School for the Arts had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it 17. They came up short against the Monacan Chiefs, falling 21-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 1-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Monacan, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Monacan's part, Emori Burns and Caryline Hugenberg were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Burns pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hugenberg tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Burns got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Hugenberg went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave Burns a new career-high.
In other batting news, Monacan got a massive performance out of Katelyn Marshall, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. Those five RBI gave Marshall a new career-high. J'Ael Lewis was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Richmond High School for the Arts will venture away from home to take on Cosby at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monacan, they will welcome James River Midlothian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chiefs are facing the Rapids at the right time seeing as the Rapids are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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