Nemo Vista is 2-8 against Conway Christian since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Red Hawks will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m.
Nemo Vista is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Heber Springs, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Conway Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Bigelow on Tuesday, taking the game 4-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Eli Brannon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isaiah Brister, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Kendall Willis was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Conway Christian's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Nemo Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Nemo Vista suffered a grim 16-10 defeat to Conway Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Red Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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