The Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes will face off against the Cherokee Bluff Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a six-game winning streak alive.
On Tuesday, Monroe Area made easy work of West Hall and carried off a 9-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Purple Hurricanes, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff posted their closest win since September 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They skirted past Jefferson 5-3.
Jaycee Archer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kaitlyn Benitez was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Monroe Area has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Cherokee Bluff, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5.
Monroe Area came up short against Cherokee Bluff when the teams last played back in August, falling 5-0. Will Monroe Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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