North Bay Haven Academy had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Wewahitchka Gators on Monday. That's more bragging rights for North Bay Haven Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Lakota Johnson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Evan Wallace, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Wewahitchka's side, Terrell Williams was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
North Bay Haven Academy's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-17. As for Wewahitchka, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 12 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Bay Haven Academy will face off against Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wewahitchka, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Poplar Springs at 5:00 p.m. Poplar Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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