The Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks are taking a road trip to challenge the Broadwater Academy Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk Collegiate has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norfolk Collegiate managed to slip by Hampton Roads Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Norfolk Collegiate lost 14-4 to Hampton Roads Academy on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Mighty Oaks have lost by exactly ten runs.
Jay Zimmerman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Broadwater Academy was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They came up short against Greenbrier Christian Academy, falling 24-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Vikings were not able to get on the board.
Broadwater Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3-1. As for Norfolk Collegiate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Norfolk Collegiate took their victory against Broadwater Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norfolk Collegiate since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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