The Southern Boone Eagles will head out to challenge the Hickman Kewpies at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southern Boone will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
On Friday, Southern Boone needed a bit of extra time to put away Jackson. They were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Fighting Indians. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Gracie Britton was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Liyah Prince, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Southern Boone kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday Hickman sidestepped Jefferson City for a 3-1 victory.
Southern Boone's record now sits at 5-0. As for Hickman, their record is now 3-0.
Southern Boone beat Hickman 9-5 in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles 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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