Northside extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 8-6. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hidden Valley Titans. The game marked the first time this year in which the Vikings were not able to get on the board.
Northside saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brett Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Hidden Valley, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
On Hidden Valley's side, Wyatt Clarke made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Clarke has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on William Woodson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since April 2nd. Noah Womeldorf was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Northside will head out to square off against William Byrd at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hidden Valley, they will venture away from home to face off against Pulaski County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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