The North Pitt Panthers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Havelock Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
North Pitt is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They lost 15-2 to Ayden - Grifton on Wednesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Meanwhile, Havelock hadn't done well against West Craven recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Rams came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 12-7. The game was the first time the Rams have beaten the Eagles on their field since March 31, 2023.
The team relied heavily on Brady Munson, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Chase Champion was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
North Pitt came out on top in a nail-biter against Havelock when the teams last played back in February of 2024, sneaking past 6-5. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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