Colby has not done well against Neillsville/Granton recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Everything went the Colby Hornets' way against the Neillsville/Granton Warriors as the Colby Hornets made off with a 23-17 victory. This was payback for Colby, who suffered a 12-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Neillsville/Granton's part, Keltie Schoen and Shaylen Pierce stepped up to the plate in a big way. Schoen got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Pierce scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Schoen has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was McKendy Barth, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Colby's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Neillsville/Granton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-10.
Colby does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Neillsville/Granton, they will be playing at home against McDonell Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. McDonell Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Neillsville/Granton surely won't give up without a fight.
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