Highlands is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Monday. They will head out to take on the Indiana Little Indians at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Highlands made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Riverview, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Highlands blew past Riverview 8-2 on Thursday. The win was just business as usual for the Golden Rams, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Troy Bielak
| 03/27/25 vs Riverview | 6 |
| 03/21/25 @ West Shamokin | 5 |
| 04/23/24 vs Hampton | 5 |
| 05/07/24 vs Burrell | 4 |
| 04/30/24 vs Indiana | 4 |
Troy Bielak was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake King, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Kristian Kocon was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Highlands was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Riverview only posted a batting average of .136.
Meanwhile, Indiana gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over Beaver. The Little Indians' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Highlands' record is now 3-0. As for Indiana, their record now sits at an identical 3-0.
Highlands suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Indiana when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Highlands avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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