The Jackson County Panthers will be defending their home pitch for the first time this season when they go up against the Mount Vernon Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Jackson County will be strutting in after a victory while Mount Vernon will be coming in after a loss.
While Jackson County's win against Walnut Grove wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Warriors 2-1. Jackson County haven't had any issues with Walnut Grove recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Mount Vernon unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They lost 4-1 to Whitefield Academy on Monday. Mount Vernon fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Whitefield Academy since Monday.
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