The Wheatmore Warriors will head out to take on the Walkertown Wolfpack at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Wheatmore made easy work of Trinity and carried off an 11-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
Adalyn Boles
| 04/01/25 vs Trinity | 11 |
| 04/23/24 @ Uwharrie Charter Academy | 10 |
| 03/18/25 @ Eastern Randolph | 8 |
| 03/14/25 vs Randleman | 7 |
| 03/12/25 vs West Davidson | 7 |
Adalyn Boles made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Maddie Nichols was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Carter, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, while Walkertown put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for T.W. Andrews. The Wolfpack were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Red Raiders. Winning may never get old, but the Wolfpack sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Like Wheatmore, Walkertown also got a great game from a two-way player: Rachel Roddy. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Roddy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savannah Miller, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Aliviah Bateman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Walkertown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Wheatmore's record now sits at 6-9. As for Walkertown, their record is now 11-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wheatmore has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
