Harmony Area lost to Glendale two weeks ago, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Owls put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 13-3 victory. The contest marked the Owls' most dominant win of the season.
Hunter Pearce
| 04/13/26 @ Blacklick Valley | 7 |
| 03/30/26 @ Curwensville | 6 |
| 04/08/26 @ Glendale | 5 |
| 04/02/26 vs Penns Manor | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Ferndale | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Hunter Pearce was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Harmony Area's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Pearce was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Harmony Area let Jaxson Keith and Jacob Pearce run wild. Keith went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Pearce got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. Harmony Area is undefeated when Pearce posts two or more runs, but 0-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevor Hugill, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Harmony Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.
The victory made it two in a row for Harmony Area and bumps their season record up to 3-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Glendale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Harmony Area will be playing in front of their home fans against West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Owls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Glendale, they will head out to challenge Claysburg-Kimmel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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